BIG DOG FRIEND PCB HIT & RUN ACCIDENT

[texvet16]

My prayers are with you Joe.

 

[Doggin it]

Prayers

Joe, here's to a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with you man.
Cliff.

 

[BadBrad]

Thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery. Like Zman said, it could happen to any of us, regardless of how experienced a rider you are. May justice prevail, but first, prayers are with Joe as he fights this battle.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

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Driver arrested after hit and run injures Arkansas police chief
April 28, 2012 08:22:15 PM
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JESSICA McCARTHY / News Herald Writer
@PCNHJessica
Video:

Click for a link to a video of the Lowell, Ark., press conference

PANAMA CITY BEACH — A hit and run vehicle crash Friday night in Panama City Beach left a police chief from Arkansas in critical condition.

It was one of two hit and run vehicle crashes within about an hour in Panama City Beach that left two people injured.

According to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol, Friday about 8:30 p.m., Jimmy J. Christo Jr., 52, of Panama City Beach, was turning left in a 1994 Toyota onto Quarts Street from Thomas Drive and drove into the path of a motorcycle driven by Joe Landers, of Lowell, Ark. The collision ejected Landers from his Harley-Davidson.

Landers, the police chief of Lowell, Ark., was not wearing a helmet, FHP said.

Landers was taken to Bay Medical Center, where he was in critical condition Saturday afternoon, FHP said.

FHP said Christo left the scene, but was found later on Hill Top Drive in Panama City Beach. He was arrested and charged with leaving the scene with serious injuries, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. FHP said additional charges are pending.

Lowell Mayor Eldon Long held a press conference Saturday afternoon in Lowell and said there would be a prayer vigil Saturday night at Lowell City Hall.

Lowell Police Detective Sgt. Paul Pillaro said Landers is on life support. He said the chief was riding with a group of motorcyclists, but they were caught at a light, which is why Landers was alone at the time of the collision.

A second hit and run occurred about 9:45 p.m. Friday on North Lagoon Drive near Joan Avenue and resulted in injuries, but no fatalities. FHP investigated that accident, but released no details, including whether the driver who left the scene was found or the condition of the injured person.

The two hit and run incidents came just 24 hours after a hit and run in Callaway left one man dead. Allen Cox, 62, Callaway, was walking along State 22 when he was struck. He later died at a local hospital. The driver, Kenneth Bennett, 30, of Parker, was charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident involving death. His passenger, John Griffin, 29, of Springfield, was charged with accessory after the fact of a vehicular homicide.

It was one of two fatal crashes Thursday night. The other happened on Tyndall Parkway between 7:30 and 8 p.m. when a bicyclist was hit. The victim died at the hospital, but his name still had not been released Saturday.

Thanks wood for the post was going to look this up today. I really hope he pulls through.

Whoever is in PCB be safe!! Not sure whats going on over there but there was a motorcyclist, pedastrian, and bicyclist all hit within the matter of a few evenings.

 

[B RADDD]

prayers sent and a speedy recovery

 

[mastiffdave]

Chief is still about the same but at least not going backwards. We had about 75 More or less bikes in a ride for chief today at 3:00 . Rode right under his window and rattled the glass, the girls in his room said the resp. signs increased alot so it was either the seizmatic vibrations or he heard us. I choose to believe he heard us.

Stressful day for me. Blew gas out of the tank and all over the engine while filling up for the ride and then had a flat tire on the rear trying to get to the meeting spot. Some nice people helped me plug it so that I was able to still do the ride.

David.

 

[woodbutcher]

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[Wills67]

I've been away and just saw the post. Thoughts and prayers out to Chief and his family. God I hope he pulls through OK. And the scum gets his due.

 

[woodbutcher]

any news today???

thoughts and prayers.

 

[BigDogBro1]

My prayers are with you and your family brother...God's speed to a full recovery.

 

[Nomad2day]

My Prayers are out for all those involved.
A terrible tragedy for sure...
Neil

 

[amylulu1]

Thoughts and prayers are definitely with him and his family! I hope he pulls through like Andy did!!! Come on Chief!

 

[Mickeetwo]

David....Very sorry to hear about Joe. Let me know if you need anything or if I can help in anyway.

 

[woodbutcher]

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[chili08k9]

Praying for you man, I hope you have a speedy recovery .

 

[minermark]

Ill be thinking of him every time i ride this week, be carefull out there guy's, tis the season of waccos it appears......

 

[Th3InfamousI]

I hope that they bail the scum bag out this week maybe a couple hundred thousand fellow riders can pay there respect to the scum bag and his family.

David ( mastiffdave )

I hear ya David, sounds like the guy needs a tuning up :angry:


The town of Lowell is putting together a few events in his name. Kudos to the businesses and town for stepping up.
Several Groups Raising Money for Injured Lowell Police Chief

 

[Choppergirl]

Boy he looks like a real winner POS! :angry: I hope they nail his @$$ to the wall. I don't know Chief but I have though about him and his family since I heard about what happened. He sounds like a really good guy. This is just terrible, I hope he recovers and can return home to his family.

 

[blacktopper]

Dave, I've been praying for You and The Chief everyday.

 

[woodbutcher]

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