I’m very sorry to report that Ed ‘ECN’ crashed badly this past July 3rd. I was not on the ride but reports are that the road they were on had a lot of construction and lane-closures/shifts. Apparently (and this information may be incorrect) an oncoming driver in an SUV failed to go back to their lane and remained in the oncoming lane as Ed (the lead rider) entered a right-hand blind turn. They impacted head-on and he was seriously injured.
I do not know the specifics or extent of his injuries, but I do know he was airlifted to a trauma center and was comatose (I do NOT know if it was induced)...but to my understanding he is breathing on his own and the very nice nurse in the ICU advised that he was in surgery so I hope that suggests he’s on the mend and out of immediate danger.
A fellow rider and online friend of Ed’s posted a GoFundMe page to help Ed’s family through this crisis. If you’re able to kick in a few bucks it would be appreciated.
I met Ed on VFRD and he’s a friendly, kind, funny and warm guy that I really enjoy riding with. He’s quick with a laugh and has a dry, clever sense of humor that makes him a hoot to be around.
This one hits close to me - he was on a pre-July 4th ride and his life changed in an instant. Please everyone - ride / drive safe and tell your friends and family to THINK about what’s around that next corner. I’m sure that SUV driver didn’t intend anything wrong, but if things happened as reported their moment of inattention or poor driving had tragic consequences.
Thanks for letting us know. I rode with Ed on two occasions and we even shared a camp site on one of our Sirerra rides. I hope he can pull through and heals up quick. Any updates you can provide over time would be much appreciated.
Thanks for letting us know. I rode with Ed on two occasions and we even shared a camp site on one of our Sirerra rides. I hope he can pull through and heals up quick. Any updates you can provide over time would be much appreciated.
I’ll try - I want to tread lightly and not badger his caregivers or family but I’ll try to keep the VFRD community up to date.
This was posted on another board last week summarizing Ed’s condition:
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Yesterday Ed has a surgery to take care of the major breaks he sustained in the accident. This includes his femur, ankle, lower leg, and shoulder. His face, base of his skull, and hands are another story. Ed is out of surgery. The orthopedic surgeon took care of everything that he wanted to. So that includes his femur, lower leg, ankle and shoulder. This is good news. He was elevated the whole time and whenever his icp went up it went back down without need for additional medication. Hopefully this means that they can move forward with giving him food sand removing the breathing tube within the next week. The surgeon and his associates will be checking up on ed every day for the next 4 -5 days to check his ankle which is still swollen from surgery and has a rather large incision Another added benefit of this surgery being complete is that he will be much more easily transportable due to the traction no longer being needed. And after his ankle incision has closed, he will be less susceptible to infection. The road ahead for ed is still very rocky but this is good news. He is still in a coma and on life support but his cat scan this morning was similar to yesterdays. This is good because that means his brain trauma hasn't gotten worse. His bleeding has decreased dramatically as well. I'll try to continue to update you as soon as I get time to
I’ve not heard any further specifics, but it’s clear this is not a short-term recovery Ed’s facing.
Again, if you have the means and are so inclined please consider donating to the GoFundMe link as I’m sure it will help. Thank you.
" An hour earlier, another crash happened east of Sprig Lake, where a 2014 Honda Pilot heading west in an eastbound lane collided head-on with a 1998 Honda motorcycle, CHP officials said. The motorcyclist, a 60-year-old San Jose man, suffered major injuries and was transported to Regional Medical Center of San Jose. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old Van Nuys woman, was not hurt in the collision. "
Be safe out there everybody. That could've been any of us. Wishing Ed (and his wife) the very best.
Wow, I just met Ed on the last highway 120/4 ride. Yes, super nice guy, we rode back with Greg since we are all Southbay dwellers. My thoughts and prayers are with he and his family, as I hope he pulls through this and can ride again.
Just heard about Ed's unfortunate accident. Let me echo the others; Ed is a great guy. So sorry to hear of his crash, and hopeful for a speedy and complete recovery. Anybody know if he has gained consciousness yet? It's been a little over 3 weeks since his accident.
Anyone hear anything more on Ed's situation? I hope and pray he is improving, and makes a full recovery! I was at Bass Pro Shops this weekend to get some Carhartt pants with my son, and it struck me that's where I first met Ed before our ride.
So sad to hear about Ed... I hope he's OK and heals quickly. He is a regular on our Nor-Cal rides... We've ridden with Ed several times and hope to have many more.
I’m sorry for the silence - we were out of town for a while and I frankly had not heard much in the way of news to share. Ed was released from the hospital some weeks ago and has been at a rehabilitation facility. One of the guys on that fateful ride has been keeping in touch with his family and just sent me this:
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The doctors updated us on his condition this weekend. They have determined that he is in a "minimally conscious state". That means he has progressed past a coma and vegatative state. He cannot talk but he does seem to be able to follow some commands (but not consistently.) He seems to be able to see people and sometimes he can look at the person who is talking. He is still stuck in his bed and his movement is limited to his eyes and right hand. But the doctors are able to get him in a wheelchair for a couple hours a day. Doctors give his worst case scenario as him staying like he is now. And the best case as him becoming semi independent. Needing a caretaker during the day. He wouldn't be the same. Different personality and capabilities. But depending on the recovery of the right half of his brain he may be able to get around on his own (with supervision). The next two weeks are going to be tell tale in the likely outcome of his recovery. We are looking for some sign that the right half of his brain (which controls the left half his body which has yet to move) makes some recovery Whatever the case is, I'm excited and hopeful. This is some pretty good news.
While not the recovery news I’d hoped for, it’s wonderful to hear that he’s improving and I’m sure his family and loved ones appreciate any good vibes you can send their way. As others have said, Ed is the kind of rider folks love being around and just a great guy.
I tried to send him some money on the GoFundMe account in the first post, but got an error message telling me to contact the orgainzer. Porrada, could you please mention this to his family?
Yes, thanks for the news! Good to hear he is going in the right direction, and I hope his progress continues. Ed is one heck of a guy, and he will be missed by all during our ride and we will certainly raise a pint or two in his honor!
Dutchy / JZH - thanks for the heads up. I am not personally involved with the GoFundMe aside from donating, but the guy that did start it is on another board. I’ll let him know of the issue.
Edit: I just tried the link (https://www.gofundme.com/2cpfmpwu) and it worked for me...can you please PM me with what you’re seeing (or maybe it’s fixed).
Could be that you are not accessing from a U.S. Server. I've seen this issue, oddly on FB when trying to access some videos posted by my cousins in England.
I’ve heard back from Jeff ‘Dillionaire’ - the guy that was on that ride and started the GoFundMe. He says the campaign timeframe ended and that’s likely why folks are getting an error. He’s trying to hand it off directly to the family for them to manage so they can more readily access funds donated. I’ll ask him to update when/if things are fixed and advise. Thanks for your patience all!
Just learned of this a few days ago. Always hate to hear when there is a MC accident and when someone you know is involved it hits very close to home. Real tragic accident and nothing he could have done to avoid it. His condition sounds very serious but hoping for the best!! I know he loved his VFR and logged in many long rides. Missed you on this years Gold and Silver ride.
I’m gutted to report that Ed passed away on December 28. Somehow I had missed the news which had been mentioned on some of the local Bay Area forums. Ed was a great guy and a blast to ride with and will be missed terribly. RIP
Wow, so sad to hear of his passing. He and I had shared a camp site on the last Sierra ride I was able to attend. Both of us had a great time, even though we got rained on pretty good and his bike fell over in the mud.
I didn't know Ed well but on the 3 or 4 times we rode together I really enjoyed his company. For some reason I remember very clearly the last time I saw him, around dusk on a Sunday last June, as Ed, Greg and Jim headed out of our pizza joint parking lot in Angels Camp to ride home to the South Bay.
I didn't know Ed well but on the 3 or 4 times we rode together I really enjoyed his company. For some reason I remember very clearly the last time I saw him, around dusk on a Sunday last June, as Ed, Greg and Jim headed out of our pizza joint parking lot in Angels Camp to ride home to the South Bay.
Ed will really be missed.
Wow, I kept thinking about Ed since his accident, especially when I rode with you guys. Ed, Greg, and I rode down from Angels Camp, Greg peeled off to go home in the North Bay, and Ed and I continued South. We waved at each other as I was exiting, his was the next exit. That was the last time I saw him. What a great guy, so easy going, and got along with everyone.
Ed was such a nice guy, and super fun to ride with. Always the first to commit to a Bay Area ride, and it seemed like he was there on every single one - from an army of us up in Quincy, to him, dadofseven, and me blazing up into Oregon one weekend.
On that Oregon trip Ed and I rode around the gate and camped at the closed Boise Creek Campground - eventually sitting on a picnic table in the pitch dark, passing a bottle of Newton Unfiltered Cabernet back-and-forth and talking about life. The next morning we rode up 299 with him in the lead - puffs of smoke coming off his boot toe every time he dove into a corner at seemingly impossible speeds...and his carbon Remus Grand Prix playing V4 music when he gassed it at every apex. Rest in peace sir.
To my friend Porradavfr, thanks for staying on top of this. Seeing your name triggered some good memories so I backed up and read all the posts from start to finish. Needless to say it didn't end as I had hoped. My condolences to his family and his riding friends. Al, can you believe it will be ten years since you led me around the goat trails between San Jose and Santa Cruz, come April? I hope you and your family are prospering! Take care until we meet again!
To my friend Porradavfr, thanks for staying on top of this. Seeing your name triggered some good memories so I backed up and read all the posts from start to finish. Needless to say it didn't end as I had hoped. My condolences to his family and his riding friends. Al, can you believe it will be ten years since you led me around the goat trails between San Jose and Santa Cruz, come April? I hope you and your family are prospering! Take care until we meet again!
Ernie
Geez man, how time flies. Ed was such a nice guy and such a pleasure to be around - always had that mischievous smile and positive attitude.
Whenever you’re in the area give a holler, it would be great to share another ride. Take care buddy.
I would like nothing better, should I ever be able to get back out there. I will give you notice at the earliest opportunity. Keep the dirty side down!
Appreciate the update but was hoping for better news, very tragic. Will always remember the great times we shared together but unfortunately we never had the opportunity for you to show me around your favorite back roads. Rest in Peace Ed, you will be missed....
Wow, I kept thinking about Ed since his accident, especially when I rode with you guys. Ed, Greg, and I rode down from Angels Camp, Greg peeled off to go home in the North Bay, and Ed and I continued South. We waved at each other as I was exiting, his was the next exit. That was the last time I saw him. What a great guy, so easy going, and got along with everyone.
Rest in peace Ed!
Jim, I think that was the last time I saw Ed too... So sad. He was a funny guy and I will always remember that. I've been gone from VFRD for awhile now but you guy's are all still my friends. :cool:
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