I just spoke with Jerome moments ago. He just completed all of his tests (CT
scan, x rays, etc) and has finally been admitted to the hospital after spending
much of the day in the ER. He will likely be kept under observation for 2-3
days as he suffered a concussion and lost consciousness. He's bruised and cut
up pretty bad but in good spirits. He sounds very lucid and hopefully he will
not suffer any long-term sequelae. He's required to lie in bed immobile with a
neck brace until the danger period passes. I'm going to stop by and see him
tomorrow. He warned me that his face looks pretty bad but I'm sure I've seen
much worse.



--- In WCCARides@yahoogroups.com, "brucekwells" <bkwells@...> wrote:
>
> Two crashes on Gimbels today. Anyone have more details? This is what I know.
>
> Jerome Jousse hit the groove on the top of 172 and went down hard. He broke
his collarbone and smashed his face. Apparently there was blood all over the
road. Dale Malkames spoke with him and he is in good spirits. He is staying
overnight at the hospital. Too bad, as Jerome was really strong this season.
>
> Also Vince Marrone went down on the regular ride and broke his pelvis. No
other details.
>
> Not a good day.
>
> Hope Jerome and Vince have a speedy recovery.
>
> Bruce
>