My wife and I were taken down by a drunk driver back on 5/31/14 while on my Honda FB6 which I feel saved us due to its size and weight. We were cruising in the middle of the day when the drunk was coming from the opposite direction and last minute she the drunk turned left across my path to a one way street (illegal turn). I slammed the brakes, scrubbed some speed before I t-boned the passenger side door. My and I both fell to the right and suffered injuries to our right legs. My wife unfortunately suffered the worst with her leg injury requiring surgery with metal installed to support the crushed bone. She has another month before she can put any pressure on it.

Later we find out from a State Trooper while at the hospital the drunk left the accident scene, driving on a suspended license already for DUI and the street she turned to get to was a one way street. We were lucky to have someone chase after the drunk and calling the police as she tried to get away. She was arrested on the spot and now I am doing the dance with insurance co's and preparing for criminal/civil litigation down the road. You can prepare for the ride which we did with full gear but sometimes you just can't get away from idiots. I waited to share this with you just because I need time to reflect and take care of wifey.

I still have my trusted 14 and will continue to enjoy this motorcycling sport.

I'm sorry to hear about the accident and both you and your wife injuries. I personally believe that drunk drivers and people that cause accidents texting on their phones should be imprisoned on the first offence and have their licenses permanently revoked. Good luck with your litigations.

Both get well soon. I sincerely hope this is not too big of a "dance" with the insurance. As far as legal matters, don't waste $$ on lawyer unless the drunk has a lot of money. You can't get blood from a stone.

That sucks,man. Heal up soon guys.

Sorry to hear this, hope the two of you heal quickly and without issues.

My wife unfortunately suffered the worst

This is my biggest fear. Bikes are my passion, not hers.

Thanks guys...got to just keep pushing forward. @Wfox, the weird thing is my wife wanted to ride that day, then meeting a guy who came over to admire the bike and told his story of getting a broken back from a motorcycle accident two years ago (lifting shirt to show brace) then 10 mins later we are hit. Randomness of the universe in action is how I look this. I still have the will to ride and after taking the 14 out a few times since the accident has made me appreciate this beast even more.....

* Last updated by: Shogun1 on 8/2/2014 @ 12:22 PM *

Glad you can get back on and ride. No doubt you'll be overly cautious for some time but you'll relax and enjoy the sport again.