Please pray for my friend Josh Tumlin.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 02:45 AM

He is on this board as street speed as well just without the double s, he is also on Georgiasportbike.com as well as a cbr forum. he was riding over to drop off some pictures he took of another one of my friends cars and a drunk driver pulled out in front of him. his was riding about 50-60 we were told when the drunk driver in a full sized truck pulled out in front of him and after Josh hit he ran, but was later caught because they had almost all of hall county and gainesville police looking for him. They life flighted him to Grady hospital. He has possible fractures to his neck and back, broke knee, broke arm and hand, light bleeding on his brain, bruises and scraps all over. The cops told his wife and dad it's a miracle he didn't die. I sorta feel bad because im the one that called him and asked him to bring those pictures over. i feel like if i hadn't of called him this wouldn't of happened. either way im glad he is alive. he's like my brother. anyways im going back down tomorrow as soon as i get off work. Thank you all.

**Nick Jeezy** · 05-01-2009, 02:47 AM

damn, i hate to hear things like that.

i hope he gets better.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 02:47 AM

this happened around 8-8:45 tonight.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 02:48 AM

thanks man him and his wife just found out 3 weeks ago they are gonna have a baby. I had to calm her down she was screaming and shit. i know if she didn't calm down she could hurt herself and cause the kid to miscarry.

**aguynamedpat** · 05-01-2009, 02:51 AM

Dude Im terribly sorry to hear this. He is in my thoughts for sure. Dont tell yourself its your fault bro, you can never expect something like this to happen. He is alive at this point, just hold onto that. He knows he has a baby on the way and I guarantee you that is what he is thinking about, and that is why he is still alive.

This is the reason I wont own a bike. Too many fucking retards on the road that dont look twice. Im extra careful around bikes, but I cant say the same for everyone else.

Keep us updated man.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 02:53 AM

thanks guys. im told his wife Amanda to keep updating me and if anything drastic happened to call me. only reason i left is i have to be at work in 5 hours. but like i said soon as im off im going home changing and riding down there again.

**BobbyFresco** · 05-01-2009, 07:24 AM

Damn man...That really sucks...I hope your friend recuperates and is able to lead a normal life again....

This is the precise reason why even though I want a bike really bad, I refuse to get one...

**civic95** · 05-01-2009, 07:25 AM

Prayers sent. He is lucky to be alive. That's how one of my friends got killed instantly. Except the person wasn't drunk.

**DJ Maestro** · 05-01-2009, 07:58 AM

It always sucks to hear when a rider goes down. Praying and sending out healing vibes for him.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 08:10 AM

thanks again guys. as far as i know he is still the same.

**Killer** · 05-01-2009, 08:39 AM

def in muh thoughts/prayers.

**AirMax95** · 05-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Thoughts and prayers sir.

Don't hold it to yourself man; you did nothing wrong. The asshole who was drunk driving needs to be dealt with real good.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 09:12 AM

Well last night when the cops spoke to us after first talking to just his wife and dad, they promised us that the guy would be punished to the extent of the law thats allowed.

**Atlblkz06** · 05-01-2009, 09:22 AM

I hope Josh makes a quick and complete recovery.
You're a good friend for helping them out - thank you!

**NVEOUS** · 05-01-2009, 09:35 AM

Damn dude Im sorry to hear that. I hope he makes a quick recovery.

**DriVaH** · 05-01-2009, 09:45 AM

i will mos def say a prayer... sorry to hear about your frind man.

**teh bri** · 05-01-2009, 10:09 AM

I'm praying.

**Elbow** · 05-01-2009, 10:10 AM

Sorry to hear that, will be in my prayers, and hopefully a full recovery.

**Brett** · 05-01-2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by civic95

Prayers sent. He is lucky to be alive. That's how one of my friends got killed instantly. Except the person wasn't drunk.

Yeah man, I will never forget that day when you called me right after about John

This is why I am glad I dont have one now and I want one again but when I see this stuff, I realize I dont need it.

**Kasper** · 05-01-2009, 10:31 AM

Its always really hard to hear that someone else went down. you cant beat yourself up over someone elses mistake. It wasnt your fault the guy was drinking and driveing. its just chance. But i hope that he makes a full recovery. and the guy gets hit with a attempted murder charge. again im sorry to hear this.. keep us updated on the progress. and keep assureing amanda that it will be alright. there gonna need all the support you can offer them right now.

**GIXXERDK** · 05-01-2009, 10:41 AM

I know how bad he wanted to ride and how long he has waited. Its a shame this happened.. My thoughts go out to him and his family.

**Princess12** · 05-01-2009, 11:47 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your friend! I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

Thank you for posting it up, I used to work for a Kawasaki dealership, and I will be sure to send this prayer request out to the motorsport community.

Brian* · 05-01-2009, 11:51 AM

Damn dude, I'm really sorry to hear this. I will keep him in my prayers, he will pull through! And don't even think its your fault, it was the bastard driving drunk. Nothing you did affected what happened. But keep your head up, he will come around!

**IMPORTchic** · 05-01-2009, 11:51 AM

Wow. Sucks to hear this. Hope he makes a complete recovery!

He is lucky, my cousin got hit last year on his bike by a SUV and was killed instantly.

**ducky1177** · 05-01-2009, 11:59 AM

someone also pulled out in front of my cousin a little over a year ago
he lived down in griffin
the guy was drunk but they said my cousin was doing 120+

afterwards they was able to put everything that was left of his bike into the front seat of the van

ill be praying for your friend and his family

**Brett** · 05-01-2009, 12:30 PM

This is why I didnt buy a new bike again after John was killed last year

**Dr.G35** · 05-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Nick Jeezy

damn, i hate to hear things like that.

i hope he gets better.

same here. x2

**SuperChicken** · 05-01-2009, 02:36 PM

Very sorry to hear about your friend. My best wishes and healing thoughts will be going out to him, his wife, and his child.

Much responsibility, careful attention, and anticipation is required to ride safely. But, as they say, shit happens sometimes. This event should not prevent those that want to ride from doing so; it should only make them more aware of the risks involved.

I sincerely hope he recovers and returns to his family.

**browningboy7** · 05-01-2009, 02:41 PM

Damn man, Definately not your fault and you can't beat yourself up over it. I hope and prey he makes a full recovery and gets to see his baby give him all the troubles and headaches in the world. I'll be praying.

**01CDMLUDER** · 05-01-2009, 02:44 PM

Sorry to hear this man. My Prayers & thoughts go out to him and his family & friends.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 07:21 PM

Thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I talked to his wife for about 5 minutes today. He is stable and a little talkative til the morphine knocks him out. I was gonna ride down to see him tonight but its gonna rain so im gonna have to wait til tomorrow before i go to work. But thank you again guys. I wanted to bust out crying when i seen him laying there in the trauma room. As soon as i find out more i will let you guys and girls know. Josh was the type of guy that would and still will when he makes it thru this, help anyone out that needed it. Amanda, his wife, hasn't been to sleep yet except for a few cat naps and we are all trying to get her to rest since she is preggo. But so far she is staying calm. But thank you all again. I know some of us have had our differences and arguments but thank you nonetheless thank you all.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by GIXXERDK

I know how bad he wanted to ride and how long he has waited. Its a shame this happened.. My thoughts go out to him and his family.

it wasn't me it was him.... http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/users/18079/

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 07:25 PM

this is the forum he posted all the time on. http://www.600rr.net/

he was also a member of a couple of DSM forums and GSB.

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 11:18 PM

http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=220063

**§treet_§peed** · 05-01-2009, 11:31 PM

also i meant to update this but i have been bussy doing things around the hosue since i got home from work. He is in stable condition so far. They have been doing some test and a few MRI's and will not have any new info until some time later this morning. But so far so good all things considered.

**SuperChicken** · 05-02-2009, 02:10 AM

Still hoping for a quick and complete recovery. Thanks for the updates.

**Tech5** · 05-02-2009, 08:49 AM

I am soo sorry this happen....This is a case I feel for !!!! because he wasnt at fault and just liked to ride!!! Get well sooon my friend!

**§treet_§peed** · 05-02-2009, 10:13 AM

thanks again guys. so far he is the same. Amanda, his wife, is gonna let me know when she finds out something new.

**green91** · 05-02-2009, 10:18 AM

These stories are all to common, especially around gainesville. This is why everytime i consider buying a bike to ride to work, i reconsider. Anyway i do wish him a speedy recovery!

**Atlblkz06** · 05-02-2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Tech5

I am soo sorry this happen....This is a case I feel for !!!! because he wasnt at fault and just liked to ride!!! Get well sooon my friend!

I definitely agree. Thanks for the update - it sounds like Josh it will be ok.

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