A friend that I work with told me this morning that a young man in his extended family and his girlfriend went down last night / early this morning in Erie, PA.  I don't have alot of details.  I know he has some broken bones and they're having to do some surgery to his head and his girlfriend is in critical condition.  His names is Ricky and I don't know the name of his girlfriend yet...they are both 20.   Please throw some prayers up for them...thanks guys

Hey I just checked the local Erie PA news, found a very short story about a "man and woman" who were both injured when their motorcycle struck a deer at 8:50 last night. I'm hoping this is the one, because it said that both riders were hospitalized with "non life-threatening" injuries. It's the only story I could find about a cycle accident in the Erie area, very short, no names and few details, but it's there. Regardless, prayers going up for them!

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Deer are a regular road hazard here too, we will be keeping them in our thoughts!

Thanks guys

Nathan: I don't think that was them - word is it happened around 2 am...still waiting for word on them

Prayers sent for them, friends and family and the medical staff caring for them....

Thanks Blvd

Just got an update: They hit a pole around 4am -- Ricky is as we speak in surgery. They are having to do repairs to his colon and intestines...will defnitely have a bag for about 6 months. She is still in ciritical condition and is currently in surgery doing repairs to her skull. Initially they thought she had lost her arm but actually she lost a couple of fingers. So young...so sad

Thanks Debra - won't be back on the computer til Monday but will give an update then. Thanks again everyone!

Just a quick update: Ricky's surgery went well and he has a long road ahead, but will be okay. His girlfriend on the other hand remains in critical condition. Continued prayers are appreciated! Thanks

It is with a truly heavy heart that I let you guys know that Maddie didn't make it - she passed away this afternoon. May she rest in peace.

the extended family now includes texas guys, they are in my thoughts

damn, i didn't read the line above. my condolences to the family and friends. i am sorry

I sure will - thanks!

So Sorry to hear. Will be praying for her family, and for Ricky's recovery...