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While Racing Tony Scarlata in an elimination round on Sunday afternoon Dan crashes his boat while going at top speed. All that was left of the boat was the capsule and the piece pictured below. Thankfully he is ok. He did suffer a broken ankle and has some back pain. He was at the hospital undergoing an MRI for his back. Dan we wish you a speedy recovery.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/y9a8y9a2.jpg
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This photo was taken by Ron Munsonhttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/anasave2.jpg
Incredible shot! Happy to hear the driver is ok!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wendi
Ouch , tuff on the pocket book glad he is k .....Quote:
Originally Posted by Wendi
Here's the boat beforeAttachment 9790
Here is what was recovered and sent home by transport.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/07/vu7u9yjy.jpg
Wow, the recovery crew sure recovered the boat fast. Especially with less than stellar conditions.
By far the worst boating accident I have witnessed, it is very impressive how safe those capsules are.
Happy to report I saw Dan Rogers last night at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana. He is in good spirits and his ankle is not broken but his heel detached from his foot. He has a broken vertebrae in his back but it is in a good spot and will heal on its own while he wears a brace. HOPEFULLY, we will see him back racing. Dan and his family are great friends and very tough competitors.
Thanks for the update.
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Wow I can't believe the engine stayed on
Wow, we are all hoping for a speedy recovery!! Thanks Tony for letting us know how he's doing. Do you know how long he'll be there??Quote:
Originally Posted by Outboardguru
He should be going home Thursday morning. His truck is still sitting in the pits (probably under water) but it is packed and ready to be driven back to OK. They are looking for someone to drive it back there and will pay someone as well as fly them home.
Wonderful news, thank you for the update!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Outboardguru
Pickup and trailer?? I'll check around. Maybe someone here can help out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outboardguru
Its an big rig with an automatic transmission. Yes both truck and trailer.
Commercial license deal??Quote:
Originally Posted by Outboardguru
Good to hear he only has 'minor' injuries for how bad of a wreck he was involved in :thumbup: Thank you for the update!
Wow! Amazing his injuries were not worse by the looks of that boat!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wendi
Happy to hear his injuries were not too severe. Wishing him a speedy recovery! Thanks for the update.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outboardguru
Here's the videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3mt...layer_embedded