OFF THE WIRE
Sunday, June 26th, Gary "Hildy" Hilderbrand, while riding his 1973 Shovelhead, wearing his orange fluorescent colored, "Can You See Me Now Asshole?" T-shirt, was returning from the Sussex County Chapter, ABATE of Delaware membership meeting, at approximately 3:30pm, and became the unfortunate victim of a Right of Way Violation.
As Hildy was riding through a 45 mph zone on Irish Hill rd near Highway 13, in the Viola/Magnolia area, not 3 miles from his home, a man in a Dodge Dakota pick up truck backed out of a produce stand, into the highway, blocking both lanes of traffic.
Hildy, having only enough time to get his speed down to 35 - 40 mph, anticipating the eminent crash.
The left side of his body contacted the right front fender of the truck, and ended up on the hood.
The driver of the truck, jumped out and uttered those famous words, "I'm sorry, but I didn't see you."
The driver was licensed, insured, and waited for the police and rescue unit to arrive.
The driver was cited.
Hildy initially had damage to his left wrist, and beat up his right knee and ankle pretty good.
At 9:00 pm, he had surgery on what turned out to be a shattered wrist, and is recovering at Kent General Hospital, room 210.
http://www.bayhealth.org/kent-general-hospital/BayhealthContentPage.aspx?nd=941
After speaking with Hildy on the phone at 9:45 am, he is in good spirits.
Get well soon Brother!
-Chainsaw
