Airlifted out of Barona (SoCal) - any updates?

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Not trying to be intrusive, but respectfully was wondering if anyone have an update? Fingers crossed both guys are stable and recovering as best as they can already.

Although I didn't see it, I was there and saw the aftermath, and both guys looked pretty bad. If anyone has a link to a gofundme or something, I'll happily contribute.

https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/two-men-in-hospital-after-dirt-b…
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KirkChandler 6/10/2019 9:54am
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What it sounds like was that Rudy from Pro Prept was on the side of the track working with someone on suspension settings, when he was hit by another rider. As of last night he was sedated and in critical condition, not sure what his injuries exactly are, but it’s a tough one. Rudy is a main stay around Southern California tracks.
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b8res 6/10/2019 10:18am
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KirkChandler wrote:
What it sounds like was that Rudy from Pro Prept was on the side of the track working with someone on suspension settings, when he was...
What it sounds like was that Rudy from Pro Prept was on the side of the track working with someone on suspension settings, when he was hit by another rider. As of last night he was sedated and in critical condition, not sure what his injuries exactly are, but it’s a tough one. Rudy is a main stay around Southern California tracks.
That is NOT good... I remember him when he had a little shop in Vista or San Marcos in the late 80's. Hope all is well!
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byke 6/10/2019 10:48am
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Sounds like the medics must have thought the rider was in worse shape since he took the heli? Either way, hope they both make it ok. Overcoming major injuries is tough in your 40's and more so in your 60's.
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FWYT 6/10/2019 11:29am
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KirkChandler wrote:
What it sounds like was that Rudy from Pro Prept was on the side of the track working with someone on suspension settings, when he was...
What it sounds like was that Rudy from Pro Prept was on the side of the track working with someone on suspension settings, when he was hit by another rider. As of last night he was sedated and in critical condition, not sure what his injuries exactly are, but it’s a tough one. Rudy is a main stay around Southern California tracks.
I just talked to Rudy's brother and Rudy is still in critical condition. Very tough deal.
I'm sorry but I don't know much more than that and I'm afraid I don't know about the
rider that was injured.

Apparently Rudy was well off the track in an area anyone would have thought to be safe
and it was one of those freak deals.

Rudy is a truly soul guy that lives, eats and breathes motorcycles. Hope he, and the rider, gets through it.
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AZRider 6/10/2019 11:29am
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WIshing the best for both of them. So crazy to see that track. I haven't ridden there since 2002. Seems like a lifetime ago and just yesterday at the same time.
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Falcon 6/10/2019 11:42am
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Oh no. Get well soon, Rudy!
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SBD 6/10/2019 11:48am
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Thoughts and prayers sent out to Rudy!
Always a nice guy willing to help anyone out at the track.
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casper 6/10/2019 4:29pm
6/10/2019 4:29pm Edited Date/Time 6/10/2019 4:31pm
Passing along about Rudy from his Pro Prept Facebook page. No news on the other guy.

Update: his spleen was ruptured. His blood pressure dropped to critical levels. Doctors removed his spleen. On breathing machine now and will be for the night. MRI and xrays now. No clue yet about his head injury. He had a huge knot on the back of his head too. His left arm is missing skin from elbow to lower forearm.

The medical staff asked that visitation and phone calls be limited to family at this time since Rudy is under sedation ... maybe for the next few days. Besides the injuries already mentioned, he also suffered kidney injury, a small brain injury to the front of his head, and an artery injury on the side of his neck.

Monday afternoon update: Rudy is responsive to family! His blood pressure is a little low but it increases when his family talks to him. That is awesome news!!!!
The staff and family still asks for no visitors… Maybe in a few days or next week. He still has the breathing tube. It decreases the stress on his chest. He has several broken ribs as well.

The medical staff asked that visitation and phone calls be limited to family at this time since Rudy is under sedation ... maybe for the next few days. Besides the injuries already mentioned, he also suffered kidney injury, a small brain injury to the front of his head, and an artery injury on the side of his neck.
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Regis 6/10/2019 4:55pm
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Awwwe man. This sucks. Rudy is an amazing guy. I would put money on it that he has been to Barona Oaks more than anyone. I truly hope he makes a 100% recovery. Such a bummer.
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BAMX 6/10/2019 6:13pm
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Bad deal, Rudy is a good dude.
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ob 6/11/2019 8:09am
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Rudy is a great guy, I hope he heals up quickly. Get well soon Rudy
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SBD 6/11/2019 9:14am
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Thank you for the update Casper !! Hang in there Rudy !!
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G-man 6/11/2019 10:18am
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I do not know Rudy but from the replies he sounds like a great guy.

I hope he recovers fully and will be ok.

With the speed and momentum these guys carry these days I'm surprised it does not happen more often.
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zippytech 6/11/2019 10:46am
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Sad deal, Why would they not pull off the track to avoid getting hit?
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SBD 6/11/2019 11:01am
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zippytech wrote:
Sad deal, Why would they not pull off the track to avoid getting hit?
From a previous post

Apparently Rudy was well off the track in an area anyone would have thought to be safe
and it was one of those freak deals.
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zippytech 6/11/2019 11:08am
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SBD wrote:
From a previous post Apparently Rudy was well off the track in an area anyone would have thought to be safe and it was one of...
From a previous post

Apparently Rudy was well off the track in an area anyone would have thought to be safe
and it was one of those freak deals.
Sorry, I missed that.
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NITRODOG 6/11/2019 11:10am
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Prayers for Rudy! Guys please donate what you can. Anyone who has been around San Diego MX anytime in the last 30 yrs knows what a great guy he is!
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zippytech 6/11/2019 2:23pm
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So what's the story on how the guy hit him? From the sounds of the injuries he must have been moving at a pretty good speed when he hit him.
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SLAPAHO 6/11/2019 3:04pm
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zippytech wrote:
So what's the story on how the guy hit him? From the sounds of the injuries he must have been moving at a pretty good speed...
So what's the story on how the guy hit him? From the sounds of the injuries he must have been moving at a pretty good speed when he hit him.
from the gofundme page:

He was standing near the track with his screwdriver in hand checking out suspension when a rider came up short on the top of a jump crashing and sending a bike hurdling into him.

Rudy was taken by ambulance a short distance then by helicopter to Sharp Hospital where he was rushed into emergency surgery to save his life. Rudy's spleen was removed and he suffered injuries to his kidneys, a brain injury, severe arm injury, and damage to an artery on the side of his neck. (possibly more)


i also heard from someone that was there that the dude whisky'd over a berm after shorting a jump....

good to see the gofundme getting action. Rudy is one of those guys that you always see helping other people out...
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Latest update:

Rudy is slowly slowly doing better. He has the neck collar off but get this ... he has 18 broken ribs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10 on one side and 8 on the other.
If you haven’t seen it yet, there is a gofundme created to pay shop expenses while he recovers.


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RexEasely 6/11/2019 8:00pm
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Prays sent to Rudy and his family.
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mx4life68 6/11/2019 9:12pm
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Rudy has always been such a humble and gracious guy...super helpful and I had to beg to pay him more than what he charged us. This awful incident could not have happened to a nicer guy..please consider donating.
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Brent 6/11/2019 10:53pm
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Rudy did my suspension a few years ago, there is not a nicer guy at the track, get well soon buddy!!
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mxracer666 6/11/2019 11:14pm
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Rudy is great people! I've had him do so many sets of suspension , on so many bikes that I've lost count! Always has done a great job...get well soon buddy!
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NITRODOG 6/12/2019 11:40am
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Anybody know how Rudy is doing this morning?

Please Keep those donations going, spread the word, even if all you can do is $10 or $20, it all adds up! and just as importantly it shows how great this MX community is , coming together to give back to a guy that has spent many years helping others. Just read the comments on the Go Fund Me page and you will see what I mean.

I'm guessing it will be quite awhile before he is able to get back to work, but when he sees the $$ raised, and all the comments, it will be a great mental and emotional boost for him and his recovery.

Rudy is a "real racer", and one of the truly "Good Guys"!

https://www.gofundme.com/rudy039s-road-to-recovery?fbclid=IwAR23Uq9oEtR…
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casper 6/13/2019 9:24am
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Some news on the other guy and it's just as bad :-(

From Pro Prept FB page:

Finally heard about the other guy ... this is unofficial and I won’t name the name without permission. The other guy is also still at Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is messed up as well. I heard internal bleeding, spleen ruptured and removed, broken legs and his spine was separated from his pelvis. I was told on scene there was some serious head injury.
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jeffro503 6/13/2019 9:37am
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Man these kind of things can be gut wrenching. My thoughts go out to Rudy , his family and friends and the rider as well. Hope everyone makes a full recovery.. From the posts above it sounds like Rudy is doing better.
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micahmorgan 6/13/2019 4:59pm
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Rudy is awake and somewhat aware of his surroundings. As one would expect, he does not really remember what happened. His family told him that he was in a motorcycle accident… And he thought he was on a street bike.

I hadn’t thought to post any updates here but thanks to Casper for copying the info from Facebook. Here are some other details that has not been shared here.

Rudy was being the Rudy we all know ... adjusting clients’ suspension. He had his screwdriver in hand and watching as we were on the track. He was standing just outside of the left 180 after the finish line jump. The rider and Rudy were both life flighted to Sharp Memorial. It was tough to hear the on-scene medics trying to decide which one would be flown first. They loaded Rudy up in an ambulance and took him to the Barona casino parking lot where he was flown from. The first helicopter landed on the track and took the rider.

The go fund me for Rudy was set up by his friend and bookkeeper and was approved by the family. 100% are the received donations will be going directly into Rudy‘s bank account. He has insurance but these donations will help pay the bills for his shop. I’m guessing he will be out of worked for a while.

I have not talked to the family of the rider, so I’m reluctant to share his name, but I heard he rides at Barona often. So many people know Rudy but the other guy needs our thoughts, hopes, prayers, and good luck too.
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