Bad accident at Rosecroft

[Headpole Dave]

Say a prayer for the Rosecroft drivers, there was a BAD pileup there tonight. Happened in the fifth race and it was declared a no-contest. Here's a release from Standardbred Canada.

An accident involving most of the fifth race field occurred at Rosecroft Raceway on Tuesday night sending at least three drivers to hospital.

The accident occurred as the field approached the three-quarters mark when the leading Pinderonabender (William Carter) broke stride and fell causing a multi-horse pile up, involving Trophy Hunter (Donnie Russell), Go Easy On Me (Charles Perry Jr.), Boccio (Justin Hite), Brighton Bay One (George Polk Jr.), Great Mystery (Justin Brenneman), and So Reserved (Justin Vincent). Only Sharpest Edge (Kim Vincent) and Brave Hearted (Christopher Offutt) completed the race, which was declared a No Contest.

Early reports indicate two drivers were transported to hospital via helicopter and another was taken by ambulance. The injured drivers include Carter, Hite and Russell.

Hopefully everyone is ok. Thoughts and prayers headed their way.

[3 wide and wingin]

Talked to Justin Hites wife. He is being kept over night with a possible broken ankle.

Donnie Russell and Billy Carter helicoptered out.
When I know anything Ill post it.

All horses involved are OK.

[Headpole Dave]

Thanks for the update 3 wide. Glad the horses are all ok, hopefully the drivers make it out alright as well.

[Headpole Dave]

From Standardbred Canada:

Three drivers injured in a seven-horse accident at Rosecroft Raceway on Tuesday, May 22 are recuperating at Prince George

[Jeremy]

Glad it wasn't any worse

[pezz97]

Glad it wasn't any worse

[3 wide and wingin]

Ill call Justin tomorrow. Donnie and Billy I dont now them to call them.

Donnie is getting surgery and Billy is still in the hospital.

This is from Rosecroft.com

-          Carter has received stitches around his ears for cuts received and has three fractured vertebrae.   

 
 
-          Donnie Russell has an internal wrist fracture and suffered a separated collarbone which was reset.  He will have surgery later today.
 
 
 
-          Justin Hite has a cracked heel and a broken bone in the top part of his foot.   

[Jeremy]

Ill call Justin tomorrow. Donnie and Billy I dont now them to call them.

Donnie is getting surgery and Billy is still in the hospital.

This is from Rosecroft.com

-          Carter has received stitches around his ears for cuts received and has three fractured vertebrae.   

 
 
-          Donnie Russell has an internal wrist fracture and suffered a separated collarbone which was reset.  He will have surgery later today.
 
 
 
-          Justin Hite has a cracked heel and a broken bone in the top part of his foot.

http://inthesulky.com/index.php?topic=1314.msg12104#msg12104

[3 wide and wingin]

http://inthesulky.com/index.php?topic=1314.msg12104#msg12104

I guess it wouldnt be a topic without me messing up or you poiinting it out.

At least there is class here. 

Been a rough ass 24 hours here.

Wish I could tell you guys more.

Never seen anything like it before. Hope to never again and trust me no one wants to see that.

[Headpole Dave]

Keep us posted 3 Wide, we all appreciate your updates. Hang tough, I know you're good friends with many of the Rosecroft crew.

[3 wide and wingin]

Good news
Justin Hites wife put on her FB that Justin and Billy were released from the hospital today and Donnie had his wrist surgery at 5 pm.

[AmyHollar]

 

[Bettor]

Good news
Justin Hites wife put on her FB that Justin and Billy were released from the hospital today and Donnie had his wrist surgery at 5 pm.

Glad to hear they are going to make it.

3WW, please tell Hite to update his fb once he's feeling a lil better. We never knew he got married and need to wish him well 

[3 wide and wingin]

Here is a news story on it.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid180211731001?bckey=AQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAGuN0bcE%7E%2CrS1wzGXkRNnKZBuQ4FRjFM7e28yVdmek&bctid=1653305051001

Regarding Justin I talked to him yesterday on the phone. He doesnt do FB lol

Hes in good spirits and understands the chances they take every race.
He has a shattered heel and broken bone on top of his foot.
They really couldnt get a read on his ankle because of the swelling. He is going to an orthropedic specilist in a few days to see what needs to be done. He says its pretty gruesome.
Could definately use some more thoughts and prayers.