Dodge Viper goes off road on way to Arivaca (Arizona)
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azvipermike
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Wow i read that here in the local media!
mattdillon
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Mike, does anybody know if he is a member on here.
JohnnyViper
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i dont believe our GTS's have carbon fiber
V10SpeedLuvr
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As always, media will blame speed. The driver will blame deer.
AZTVR
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In southern AZ, it was probably Javelina. Elk for northern AZ. Hopefully, it was no one I know; but best wishes to him or her for a full recovery. That sure sounded like a bad accident.
I've driven that road a few times,,,,,not so challenging and filled with Border Patrol vehicles watching for illegal aliens crossing the border near Sasabe, Az. This is also the area where the Mexican drug runners bring across their loads to advance northward to the metro cities.......................maybe the Viper crash driver was avoiding the drug runners carrying loads of **** on their backs?
Two hours to cut the driver out of the Viper? Sounds like a very bad situation,,,,,non-life threatening injuries was the good news......the Viper, not so much.
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ZYellow01RT
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Yes, he is a member....Jeff Binder (VPRBITE). A great guy who's been on many cruises with us in the AZ VCA.
I will try to find out more about him...OMG...
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Sending Jeff some good wishes for a speedy recovery.
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mattdillon
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Wow, we'll definitely keep Jeff in our prayers (Thanks Z) & let us know when you get some more updates.
killerviper
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have a Speedy Recovery Jeff
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Hey everyone - just got off the phone with Jeff. He's still in the hospital and will be undergoing further surgeries on his leg. Looks like he broke his left leg in three places and they are trying to save his left foot. He sounded like he was in pretty good spirits, under the circumstances.
He asked that I communicate to everyone that he appreciates everyone's support so far, and that he's hanging in there.
He asked that I communicate to everyone that he appreciates everyone's support so far, and that he's hanging in there.
VYPR BYT 94
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Well that's a positive considering what the situation "could" be right now.
Hopefully with all the prayers they'll save the foot and fix up the leg.
Thanks for the update
Hopefully with all the prayers they'll save the foot and fix up the leg.
Thanks for the update
v10enomous
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Thoughts and prayers to Jeff.
mattdillon
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Thanks for the Update Z, did Jeff say anything about what happened.
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Hey Matt,
Jeff told me that he was trying to avoid a van that had crossed the centerline, and he lost control. Apparently that patch of road has some sandy spots, so that didn't help either. He was going around 70 at the time. Thank God he didn't hit the other vehicle. Let's wish him all the best...this whole thing isn't over by a long shot.
eucharistos
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get well soon man
mattdillon
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Thanks Z, next time you talk to him tell him we ALL wish him the best & we've got him in our prayers!
99 R/T 10
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After seeing the car, I am surprised he made it. That looked terrible. Prayers are sent.
Fatboy 18
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Great news the Driver is Alive, looked at the photo of the car on the other thread 
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Those dam Deer get everywhere 
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Those dam Deer get everywhere ZYellow01RT
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I will try to call him tomorrow to find out the latest. Last I heard was that the doctors were planning additional surgeries but will try to find out more tomorrow.
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Hope Jeff doesn't mind that I am posting an email that he just sent out today:
i am doing this from my phone so please excuse any typos or syntax errprs on my behalf. first and formost i want to thank everyone for their support and caring through this difficult time.it means more than you know and has gone a long way towards helping me maintain a healthy attitude during these past few weeks.
as for the update on my health, well that is a bit tougher to talk about. it appears that amputation below the knee is going to be the final decision. there is blood flow to the heel but grafting tissue there requires removing a very large.section of muscle from my back and then a long 9 month recovery. this is coupled with the fact that it is a longshot at best and often times results in skin so brittle one cant even wear a shoe on it. a prosthetic seems the best way to get me back to my lifestyle as quickly as possible. i have one more consult today just to go over the options one more time but it is doubtful anything will change.
again thanks to all of you that called or emailed or stopped by or sent gifts.if u sent gifts,i havent.opened them yet because i was waiting until when i come out of surgery.that way the gifts will always be a bright spot to focus on in a day that otherwise could have some less than positive associations with it.
i will be available most of today for any of you that want to contact me. i hope you all understand how fortunate i feel to get to be part of a club filled with such wonderful and caring people. hopefully,i should be looking to purchase a new viper in the fall or winter (as soon as i can work a clutch again).i am not sure if i will go with another gts which was my dream or perhaps a gen 3/4 coupe or mayne ACR. i am sure you can all help me with that decision. Thanks again and God Bless.
i am doing this from my phone so please excuse any typos or syntax errprs on my behalf. first and formost i want to thank everyone for their support and caring through this difficult time.it means more than you know and has gone a long way towards helping me maintain a healthy attitude during these past few weeks.
as for the update on my health, well that is a bit tougher to talk about. it appears that amputation below the knee is going to be the final decision. there is blood flow to the heel but grafting tissue there requires removing a very large.section of muscle from my back and then a long 9 month recovery. this is coupled with the fact that it is a longshot at best and often times results in skin so brittle one cant even wear a shoe on it. a prosthetic seems the best way to get me back to my lifestyle as quickly as possible. i have one more consult today just to go over the options one more time but it is doubtful anything will change.
again thanks to all of you that called or emailed or stopped by or sent gifts.if u sent gifts,i havent.opened them yet because i was waiting until when i come out of surgery.that way the gifts will always be a bright spot to focus on in a day that otherwise could have some less than positive associations with it.
i will be available most of today for any of you that want to contact me. i hope you all understand how fortunate i feel to get to be part of a club filled with such wonderful and caring people. hopefully,i should be looking to purchase a new viper in the fall or winter (as soon as i can work a clutch again).i am not sure if i will go with another gts which was my dream or perhaps a gen 3/4 coupe or mayne ACR. i am sure you can all help me with that decision. Thanks again and God Bless.
CEJ
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Thank you for posting Jeff's message.
Pray that his doctors have all knowledge and wisdom needed and pray that Jeff is given peace, comfort, and strength during this time.
His surviving that crash looks like miracle...
Pray that his doctors have all knowledge and wisdom needed and pray that Jeff is given peace, comfort, and strength during this time.
His surviving that crash looks like miracle...
mattdillon
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WOW! Z, Thanks for Posting. Just be sure & let Jeff know we're ALL pulling for him & will continue to keep him in our prayers. Great to hear he's already thinking ahead about WHICH Viper he's gonna get next. And it seems like he's in pretty good spirits, considering everything thats happened & the decisions still ahead of him. God Bless & Z you can pm me if there's ANYTHING I can do to help.
