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"Reigntastic" (reigntastic)
05/09/2014 at 16:19 • Filed to: None

So, my friend with the Blue BRZ that is commonly pictured next to my 2 was hit by a bus last night, while walking. He compound fractured his tibia and fibula, broke his right arm, has head trauma (no swelling, amazingly), and is still on bed rest in the Critical Care Unit. The worthless piece of shit that hit him stripped him down naked, took his ID/Phone and left him for dead in a ditch minutes from Texas A&M, at twilight. He was found hours later, and not even identified until 10AM Thursday.

Shit is serious.

He is alive, and will make a full recovery, but it's going to take months. He's my lifting partner, and on Tuesday I watched him leg press over 700 pounds. On Thursday I saw him unconscious in a hospital bed. I have had life threatening injuries myself, but never have I been worried so deeply for a close friend. The wait to find out if he was alive, or brain damaged was excruciating. He was taken off ventilator today and is breathing on his own, I spoke with him for the first time in two days (typically I see him daily) over lunch today, words can not describe how happy it makes me.

The police have located a damaged bus that would match the scenario he was injured in, I hope that fucker gets his day in court, so badly. It makes me livid that somebody could do such a thing and then have the gall to drive off. Icing on the cake is that it is supposedly one of the campus transit buses. I will post updates as more information becomes clear in the investigation.

DISCUSSION (89)

Crocket Bernet > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:21

Jesus Christ. Fuck that bus driver.

ly2v8-Brian > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:22

That's Fucked up.

PheeNoIVI > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:23

Wow man. So sorry. Glad he is okay though. Keep us updated!

f86sabre > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:23

Best wishes to your buddy on his recovery.

The bus driver is going to big boy jail. Hopefully they treat him right for leaving someone for dead and trying to cover it up.

Party-vi > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:24

Holy shit. It's be nice if the cops gave you a private room with said bus driver for about an hour.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:24

Sounds like he is making significant progress, which is awesome. Having spent a lot of time in the hospital myself, and undergone quite a few major surgeries, I know how scary it can be. Generally more so for the friends and family of the injured.

When you say a bus, do you mean like a greyhound style bus or some other transportation company? Those companies should definitely have logs of the routes and areas that their drivers were in. Seems like it should be the type of thing that shouldn't be too hard to determine who it was. My thoughts go out to your friend, his family, and you. Hopefully they catch that PoS and throw the book at him.

Frosted > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:25

That bus driver would be looking at some super serious time once they get him, which they will if they've already got the bus.

Leadbull > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:27

The driver was probably upset over the Manziel situation.

Also, I'm really sorry. It sucks to see people you're close to in bad condition.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:30

Hope he makes a full recovery. That bus driver sounds like an idiot and a coward. Stupid cowards don't do well in prison...

wkiernan > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:31

The guy who hit me with his truck's extra-wide trailer mirror when I was riding a bicycle down U.S. 41 stopped his truck, ran over to where I was lying knocked out in a ditch, grabbed me by the shoulders and said "Are you dead? Are you dead?" That's what I remember as I was coming out of unconsciousness: "Are you dead?" Obviously he was a higher grade of person than this bus-driver son-of-a-bitch.

cazzyodo > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:33

Holy crap dude.

My best to your friend...really. I can't imagine having someone that close to you go through that extreme of an event. I can't even understand what I just read. It blows me away.

Asshole is gonna get his, that's for sure. Your friend will come out of this stronger than ever and it certainly is something that he's got you there, too.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:34

Best wishes of a quick recovery of your friend!

I hope they give that bus driver the most serious punishment they can for this kind of crime. Hitting a person, taking their clothes and ID, and leaving them in the ditch for dead? Sounds like attempted manslaughter or something similar.

interrogator-chaplain > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:34

I hope your friend makes a swift recovery, and that justice is served.
For your friend when he's able:

Kinja'd!!!

RacecaR > Crocket Bernet
05/09/2014 at 16:41

Fuck that bus driver.

I'm sure the bus driver's new cell mate will.

RacecaR > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:41

Dang man. Sorry to hear this. Hoping for a speedy recovery!

$kaycog > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:45

That is horrific. I'm about to cry. I sincerely hope he recovers fully.

joey-taps > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:56

well the fact that he lifts and can leg press 700 pounds is probably one of the reasons he is still alive: his body is strong.

cabarne4 > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 16:57

Damn, man. Thoughts are with you / your friend. Hope he makes a quick recovery. My family was in a pretty bad car wreck years ago, my mom's full recovery was determined "impossible" by doctors. Pro-tip: Keep a positive attitude through it all. Tell your friend you expect him back in the gym in a couple months, because you still need a lifting partner. Simple motivation like that really will make the difference between a full recovery and a partial recovery.

pfftballer > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 17:03

Who the fuck robs a person who's just been hit by a bus?

offroadkarter > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 17:11

I hope they find the bus driver, send him to prison, and he gets anally raped for many years over this. What kind of fucked up shit.....

Reigntastic > cabarne4
05/09/2014 at 17:34

I already sent him a card saying I expected him to be ready for leg day next week. That might have been before I knew he broke his leg, buuuuut motivation.

Reigntastic > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
05/09/2014 at 17:36

It's part of the bus system for Texas A&M Uni, there is definitely a log. The police have apprehended a suspect (60 y/o male), but they are very slow to release info about an ongoing investigation.

Reigntastic > Leadbull
05/09/2014 at 17:38

Too true. The Browns!?!?! Cowboys and Texans wasted an opportunity for a potentially all-star 2nd string qb? Fuuuuck, what a bad day for TX football that was. I don't even like the Texans, and I would have loved to see him play there.

Thanks. It has been a very difficult week for me.

Reigntastic > $kaycog
05/09/2014 at 17:38

I cried when I saw him yesterday, I had to excuse myself and go outside. It was very surreal.

Reigntastic > PheeNoIVI
05/09/2014 at 17:39

I definitely shall.

Reigntastic > pfftballer
05/09/2014 at 17:39

A fine example of a human being! /s

Reigntastic > joey-taps
05/09/2014 at 17:40

He somehow avoided the vast majority of head trauma, which is truly incredible. He's probably the bulkiest guy I know, to the point where he had a competition coming up that he had been training 5 days a week for. It's bullshit, this shouldn't happen to good people.

$kaycog > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 17:44

Hang in there, and please keep us informed.

Reigntastic > $kaycog
05/09/2014 at 17:46

I'm definitely better now, seeing him today really helped. Not being able to hold a conversation with such an intelligent person when you have so many questions and so little answers is very scary.

$kaycog > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 17:48

I imagine seeing him for the first time was quite a shock. I sure hope they catch that bus driver.

Reigntastic > $kaycog
05/09/2014 at 17:49

Absolutely, he's normally a paragon of the human anatomy, seeing him so vulnerable was eye opening. You don't ever think to worry about that kind of guy.

$kaycog > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 17:51

It's just dreadful. Thankfully, he's still alive.

Reigntastic > cazzyodo
05/09/2014 at 17:55

Emotionally, sure. His muscular atrophy is going to set him back for months, or more.

He had even mentioned that one of his greatest fears was being injured and being unable to lift. I hate to see that realized for him.

It's really surreal, honestly. He is the last person I would expect to have to worry about. His mother told me she was incredibly grateful to see me visiting him, I told her that I wouldn't be able to call myself his friend if I wasn't. Too many feels for me this week, when this is coupled with a massive argument with my LTR girlfriend. Nobody to comfort me, feels bad man.

Reigntastic > f86sabre
05/09/2014 at 17:56

I hope they throw the book at him, he deserves it.

Reigntastic > offroadkarter
05/09/2014 at 17:56

I won't wish anal rape on him, since it is a very serious epidemic and not a laughing matter, but if he were to be raped I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

Reigntastic > Frosted
05/09/2014 at 17:57

Yeah, they have a suspect in custody. I was so worried that they would get off scott free.

Reigntastic > Party-vi
05/09/2014 at 17:57

Some vigilante justice would feel great.

offroadkarter > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 17:58

Prison life is very different from someone kicking in the door to a womans apt.

offroadkarter > RacecaR
05/09/2014 at 17:58

Thats what I am talking about!

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 18:57

Which I can certainly understand. They don't want to get anyone's hopes up, or put the public eye on the wrong person by accident. If it's part of the university system, they will get the guy for sure.

iLikeCarsAndSkiing > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 19:05

Sorry to hear this, man. Definitely keep him in my thoughts.

cabarne4 > Reigntastic
05/09/2014 at 20:37

Nice! After our accident, my mom had less than a 10% chance of survival just from her primary injuries. Once she woke up from her coma, my dad told the doctors they weren't allowed to tell her ANYTHING about her status or their expectations — and every day told her she was expected to make a full recovery. After working through physical therapy and learning to walk again, she walks into the original hospital for a follow up with the surgeons. The whole medical team was waiting for her in the lobby. The head nurse faints, and doctors rush up to her, saying they have to run tests immediately, and that this is a medical miracle. My mom got pissed at my dad, and said "You said I was expected to make a full recovery!" My dad just said "I never said the doctors said that!"

Be sure to tell your friend there's plenty of Jalops who will look after his FRS while he recovers. ;) Hopefully it's a speedy recovery.

YoungPadwan > RacecaR
05/11/2014 at 17:35

Hopefully with a cactus and lemon juice.

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 13:07

Words cannot describe how angry that would make me.

That's really terrible, let us know if there is anything we can do for your friend.

I also just realized your guys two cars are my desktop background.

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/13/2014 at 13:55

Anything BRZ related would be cool, I should try and talk to Subaru's PR department and drum up some Subaru swag.

It makes me feel warm and fuzzy knowing that you are using a picture I took with a smart phone and then edited as something you see daily. You'd be surprised.

I've gotten over anger at this point, I just really want him to get better.

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 13:58

I understand that. The resolution of the photo is a little low, but yeas your potato cam pic is my desktop background. Your MR2 is so cool.

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/13/2014 at 14:09

If you'd like a higher resolution, the originals were actually about 50% bigger. I can get you an original off of my computer, I just went with 1080p for the finished image since it's probably the most common quality monitor resolution.

I just posted an update for the story on oppositelock if you would like to see it.

dinobot666 > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:10

All best for your friend.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:17

Austin TX? Once your friend is well enough to drive again I'd be happy to take him down to Harris Hill Raceway in San Marcos to drive his BRZ as my guest. http://harrishillroad.com/index.php

It's not swag from Subie's PR department but it might be something for him to look forward to.

$kaycog > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:20

Good to hear of his progress. Thanks!

Reigntastic > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
05/13/2014 at 14:20

Yes, in TX. I'll have to let him know, I am not sure how soon he'll be well enough to drive a track. The car is in College Station, so I would have to bring it over there for him.

I visit San Marcos every once in a while myself, I might have to come visit you too ;)

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:20

Speedy recovery too your buddy, the fact that the bus driver tried to cover it up means he's probably going to get the maximum for attempted murder so he's probably going to die in prison.

Reigntastic > $kaycog
05/13/2014 at 14:21

Np, had to follow up since he has improved a lot.

Reigntastic > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
05/13/2014 at 14:21

I look forward to hearing whatever they plan on attempting to convict him for. Hopefully my buddy gets a good civil lawyer, as well. I see lots of pain and suffering.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:22

If getting his BRZ is an issue I have a few different cars he could drive as well. With the damage to his leg though I'm assuming it'll be a few months at least though.

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:23

I just read your update. I am glad your friend is heading home, although being bed ridden is no fun at all.

People say "it's relaxing" yeah..it is for morning 1. Other than that is sucks. I sunk into a mild depression.

I was home for 10 days after surgery....hated every second of it so I can only imagine what 8 weeks is like.

If I could give you advice, I would just say visit him as much as you can manage, nothing cheers people up like visitors.

I would love a higher res version of the pic you posted in the update, you can email it to me at thebigbossyboss at gmail dot com. If you email me that pic after friday and I don't respond it's because I am on vacation in Murica (not my home country) and won't have access to email, not because I am an ungrateful prick.

Unfortunately I have no connections with Subaru at all. Try tweeting your story to them if you can.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:24

Yeah, I've always been torn over that part. Sure people deserve compensation, but at the same time does the guys family deserve to be punished because he's a scumbag?

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:24

My condolences, and hopes for a full recovery for your friend.

That is a tragic story, but thankfully he wasn't killed.

Reigntastic > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
05/13/2014 at 14:24

Yeah, I'd be amazed if his body was up for the abuse of lateral Gs by August or September.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:26

Well when he's up to it shoot me an email at craggt@gmail.com and I'll see what I can arrange.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:27

Good to hear he's up and talking and there's a recovery time discussed, must mean the doctors are confident he'll recover well. Things like this really make you lose some of you faith in humanity...

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/13/2014 at 14:27

Yeah, I don't have a twitter, I guess I'll finally make one.

I hate being bedridden myself, I can definitely understand. As soon as he is well enough to begin PT I would imagine he will be doing everything he can to avoid being in bed. I've visited him almost daily, so I definitely have seen the impact in can make on his mood. Being there for him on Thursday and Friday was incredibly important to me, I wanted him to know how much he mattered to me.

I'll go ahead and email you the set when I get home!

jariten1781 > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:29

That blows, but glad he is recovering. The Texas A&M bus system was a total clusterfuck when I was down there with a mix of student and retired drivers none of which were really well trained. There was even an ambulance chasing lawyer who had ads during daytime TV that were like "Were you hit by an A&M bus?...Call 555-LAW" or whatever.

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:31

Many thanks!!

asindhidude > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:32

hope he gets better fast. in the mean time, arms every single day ;)

Reigntastic > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
05/13/2014 at 14:34

I had a successful civil suit myself after getting in a wreck while riding my motorcycle due to the negligence of another driver, so I am a bit biased.

Reigntastic > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
05/13/2014 at 14:36

Yep, he is alive and that's awesome.

crowmolly > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:37

I am currently injured and unable to lift. Powerlifting has been my hobby for years now. I am down 14 lbs and losing my mind.

That aside, do your best to restore his faith in humanity. Situations like this can leave somebody mentally scarred for life.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:37

Fair enough, I'd like to think if I were in your friends shoes and the guy ended up getting 20-life, That would be enough for me. Then again I'm not in your friends shoes so it's easy for me to armchair QB this.

Reigntastic > asindhidude
05/13/2014 at 14:40

Broken right arm too. Guy can't catch a break (har har har)

willkinton247 > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:41

Keep us updated on the status of the bus driver. I want to savor every minute of his justice.

Supercharged-V8-Jag > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:41

Hope your friend a speedy recovery.

alexotics > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:43

I wish your friend a steady recovery. Hang in there. Time is the best healer. In time, all will be well again and you'll be back at the gym with your friend. Just trust in that.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:55

Basically a low floor RTS?

Kinja'd!!!

Never seen these in comparison to the overflood of New Flyer, Gillig and MCI buses in Washington.

But damn, fuck that bus driver. I sincerely hope your friend pulls through and throws a lawsuit against the bus company.

PushToStart > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:57

All my best to your friend and his family, I wish him a speedy and full recovery!

And I'm glad they caught that bastard bus driver, what a low life.

Lekker > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 14:57

I remember reading the post about the asshat who left your friend for dead, and I wrote many foul things. Long story short, I deleted my post before I finished writing it because one should never wish such things upon anyone. Granted, I hope he gets made someone's bitch in jail. Yeah, I'm not the perfect human being but anyone with that kind of disregard for someone's life deserves no pity.

That aside, I am VERY happy to hear he is doing better. This might be harder on him than you may realize, so I suggest just nod and agree — I was in the hospital for a long time, so I know the feeling. Regarding some goodies, that is a great idea. If you set up a little fund thing I'd love to help out. I'm not rich, but helping you get/buy him something that is thoughtful and cheers him up is definitely something I want to do.

Do you get to see him often now? Or not until he recovers? Just try and talk to him. I hope you're hanging in there alright man, and I cannot express how glad I am he is making good recovery.

pilaf > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 15:31

thats awful. I can hook you up with some swag...not sure how to contact you directly through kinja though.

Reigntastic > pilaf
05/13/2014 at 15:38

thereign@outlook.com

pilaf > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 16:29

sent you an email

cabarne4 > Reigntastic
05/13/2014 at 20:35

Glad he's showing signs of a good recovery. Hope it's closer to the 8 week estimate!

Maybe Oppo can donate a few dollars each, and save up enough to buy him something for his BRZ?

thebigbossyboss > crowmolly
05/16/2014 at 10:17

I hear that. Knee surgery will do that....

thebigbossyboss > jariten1781
05/16/2014 at 10:19

HAHA really? He specialized in A & M bus hit clients?

jariten1781 > thebigbossyboss
05/16/2014 at 10:26

That was on the list of things he could do along with workers comp, arranging structured settlements, medical malpractice, car accidents in general...normal ambulance chaser stuff.

Dsscats > Reigntastic
06/10/2014 at 09:50

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but are there any updates? Did they catch that fucker?

Reigntastic > Dsscats
06/10/2014 at 10:35

They did find the driver, but my friend is a dumbass and was at fault. Just because someone says something is LSD, doesn't make it LSD.

Dsscats > Reigntastic
06/10/2014 at 10:47

...what did he do

Reigntastic > Dsscats
06/10/2014 at 19:03

He got knocked the fuck out!

Kinja'd!!!

Reigntastic > Dsscats
06/10/2014 at 19:09

thereign@outlook.com

shoot me an email, comment when you read this so I can remove.

Dsscats > Reigntastic
06/10/2014 at 19:16

Done!