Jason Lummis was run down by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike down Dexter-Pinckney Road on Wednesday night.
As a member of the Bell’s Brewery Quiring Cycling Team, Jason was riding home from work at Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness, when police say, he was hit from behind at the intersection of Fleming Road and Horseshoe Bend.
The impact of the crash tossed Jason and his bike into a drainage ditch, and the driver just kept going.
“He really thought he was going to die in that ditch, and he had to crawl to find his backpack and dial 911,” said Kathy Lummis, Jason’s wife.
Doctors at the University of Michigan say Jason suffered multiple fractures to his back and pelvis as well as a deep puncture wound.
Read the rest: wxyz.com/…professional-mountain-bike-rider-in-intensive-care-after-hit-and-run.
Tip to Angry Buddhist who posted this in the comment section to D2′s long overdue post earlier.
More on vehicle description here: annarbor.com/news/dexter/hit-and-run-driver-seriously-injures-bike-rider-near-dexter.
August 27th, 2010 at 10:39 am
i hope they find the fucker that did it.
August 27th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Dude, I know Jason, He is the man. This guy is the epitome of tough. Commutes 40 miles on Michigan’s dirt roads every day. Rain, Snow, Shine. 365 days a year. He doesn’t train, he just rides everywhere and man, he’s a beast. From what i’ve gathered, he lost alot of blood and fucked up his back but looks like he’s going to pull through. He drinks beer, is a family man, and rides hard. He’s one of us. Send him good vibes. This shit is getting ridiculous.
August 27th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Yeah, it is getting ridiculous.
Starting to feel like a war, and we’re not winning.
August 27th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Tonight I am drinking a beer for you Jason! Hang in there!
August 28th, 2010 at 8:43 am
this is big news in these parts. i ride those roads jason does to/from work as well & i don’t think i go a day where i don’t get buzzed by a car or have something thrown at me. crossfanatic put it well: the guy is as hard as they come. jason will get well soon. you can bet on that.
http://bellsmtbteam.blogspot.com
http://www.planetbike.com/newsletter_2010-03.html
August 31st, 2010 at 8:56 am
http://www.whmi.com/news/article/10775
Reward being offered for the scum that hit him.
September 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/bicyclist-jason-lummis-talks-about-hit-and-run-accident-20100901-wpms