Rally For Brian McBride
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On April 27, 2018 my father in law Brian McBride was in a terrible motorbike accident just minute after dropping off his 16 year old son. He is a single father of two and was heading back to his son's school to talk to teachers about his son being bullied.
On route to the school he was cut off by a couple of cars who were too impatient to stay behind the semi-truck which was traveling in the slow lane.
My father in law is a professional truck driver with 45 years of experience on the road, he made the decision to lay his bike down doing highway speed instead of ending up in the back seat of the last car who cut him off. After being thrown off his bike he slid over 50 meters on the pavement and smashed his head into the meridian cracking his helmet, among other injuries.
Sadly he was released from the hospital within 9-10 hours of his accident without any follow up appointments scheduled. Within 2 weeks he was back driving his freight truck. On Thursday June 14 he was scheduled to be back in Kamloops from his long haul. Due to frequent headaches, and disorientation, it took him 12 hours to get home from Prince George to Kamloops which should have only been a 6 hour drive.
Once getting home he went back to the E.R. After explaining his symptoms, he was rushed in for emergency brain surgery. He had a massive blood clot in his head that was pushing his brain over causing incredible pressure. We were told by the neurosurgeon he was lucky he came in when he did, and that this clot probably started to grow within 24 hours of his accident.
He is receiving excellent care in ICU but will have a very long road of recovery ahead of him. Being 64 years of age and owner operator of his truck it will be a huge struggle for him to just pay his rent and eat while getting back on his feet.
At this time, we are not sure if he will be able to get anything from ICBC or his insurance. If he does, anyone who has gone through ICBC or insurance knows how long that can take. Anything will help. We have created this Go fund me page to help him with rent and groceries until he is able to find another form of work.
We would also like to raise awareness for bikers. Every rider is someone's mom, dad, brother, sister, friend, and so on. This story, while sad, could have been so much worse and we are thankful for the amazing care and support from family, friends, and staff at |R.I.H. But not everyone is as lucky. Share the road. Be aware. Leave a few minutes early, and check your mirrors, so hopefully this or worse doesn't happen to someone you know and love.
On route to the school he was cut off by a couple of cars who were too impatient to stay behind the semi-truck which was traveling in the slow lane.
My father in law is a professional truck driver with 45 years of experience on the road, he made the decision to lay his bike down doing highway speed instead of ending up in the back seat of the last car who cut him off. After being thrown off his bike he slid over 50 meters on the pavement and smashed his head into the meridian cracking his helmet, among other injuries.
Sadly he was released from the hospital within 9-10 hours of his accident without any follow up appointments scheduled. Within 2 weeks he was back driving his freight truck. On Thursday June 14 he was scheduled to be back in Kamloops from his long haul. Due to frequent headaches, and disorientation, it took him 12 hours to get home from Prince George to Kamloops which should have only been a 6 hour drive.
Once getting home he went back to the E.R. After explaining his symptoms, he was rushed in for emergency brain surgery. He had a massive blood clot in his head that was pushing his brain over causing incredible pressure. We were told by the neurosurgeon he was lucky he came in when he did, and that this clot probably started to grow within 24 hours of his accident.
He is receiving excellent care in ICU but will have a very long road of recovery ahead of him. Being 64 years of age and owner operator of his truck it will be a huge struggle for him to just pay his rent and eat while getting back on his feet.
At this time, we are not sure if he will be able to get anything from ICBC or his insurance. If he does, anyone who has gone through ICBC or insurance knows how long that can take. Anything will help. We have created this Go fund me page to help him with rent and groceries until he is able to find another form of work.
We would also like to raise awareness for bikers. Every rider is someone's mom, dad, brother, sister, friend, and so on. This story, while sad, could have been so much worse and we are thankful for the amazing care and support from family, friends, and staff at |R.I.H. But not everyone is as lucky. Share the road. Be aware. Leave a few minutes early, and check your mirrors, so hopefully this or worse doesn't happen to someone you know and love.
Organizer
Angie Tychkowsky-Wowk
Organizer
Kamloops, BC