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Mike Trout In Critical Condition

Hi Everyone I know I have not been around in a while but I wanted to share some news with yall, Mike and I were going to meet up for lunch in Erie (hes 28 miles south of me) His truck slid on some black ice on a bridge on I-79 and he hit a penelec electric truck, Hes in critical condition i just visited him at the hospital hes pretty banged up, Ill give updates when I can take care everyone.

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Bad News!

Thanks for the heads-up, Sean. Let him know that GTjim is thinking of him and hoping for a swift recovery.
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I will keep Mike in my prayers! Be sure to let him know the Opel Community is thinking about him and for him to recover quick! Please keep us all informed. Which hospital is he at?

Thanks for the information!
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Thats awful, I know he was in an accident on the way to Carlisle this year as well. Send him my best if you would.
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Man, I sure hope this run of bad luck ends soon! As I recall he was in an accident last year, then he had to legally fight to get his Opels back from the garage/body shop that were being held hostage. Now this!

Please tell him I hope he gets better soon.
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Originally Posted by RallyBob View Post
Man, I sure hope this run of bad luck ends soon!
I can't agree more, we have had some very bad things happen to members of our group, I sure hope he comes through this OK
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Let him know we are thinking of him here as well. I hope to hear things get better soon. Sometimes I am almost afraid to log on and see what else has happened to our members. I know I have added to this bad run.

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Please tell Mike I wish him a speedy recovery!

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Yes, to the speedy recovery. Let him know he's in our prayers.
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My best wishes to Mike!

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Let Mike know he is in our thoughts and prayers and keep us posted on his condition and progress.
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He is in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Please keep us informed on his condition....and let him know that we all wish him a speedy recovery! Poor guy has had a rough year.....
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Our prayers are sent out to him.
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Best wishes from me too.
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Add me to the list of well wishers. Tell Mike we are all pulling for him.
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That is really terrible, wish him well, and a speedy recovery. Thoughts and prayers are with him.
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Best wishes for a quick recovery Mike!

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Best wishes from me, as well . . . and from the rest of the Texas Opelers as well, I'm sure!
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Sorry to here and I hope Mike recovers fast.
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Get well soon, Mike!

Will be thinking about you.

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These are some pictures from the accident you can't even see the rain that froze on the road

Sean
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File Type: jpg Mikes Truck.jpg (113.5 KB, 177 views)
File Type: jpg Penelec Truck.jpg (88.1 KB, 152 views)
File Type: jpg Mike Truck 2.jpg (123.2 KB, 150 views)
File Type: jpg Mike Truck 3.jpg (88.3 KB, 127 views)
File Type: jpg Mike Truck 4.jpg (140.7 KB, 123 views)
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