On today's ride, fellow rider Ron S was hurt when his front wheel broke. Although he hit his head, there were not signs of intercranial injury at the time he was picked up by the rescue vehicle.
Our thanks to the Amwell Rescue Squad. I have not been able to find a site to make a donation; if you have a link to a site, please put it in the comments.
I do not have a good idea how the accident occurred. No other rider or vehicle appears to have been involved.
After the accident, with the storm upon us, we cut the ride short. See the route at this link.
Addendum: I have spoken to someone who saw Ron after the hospital; she said he had a small wrist fracture, and "road rash" abrasions (even under clothing that was not torn). Although he hit his head, the helmet apparently did its job; there was not evidence of intercranial injuries. While no thinking person would call Ron "lucky" today, it is true that the outcome could have been much worse.
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