April 1, 2015 in Ko Samui for a friend's wedding. On a rented scooter driving through the main entertainment district on the island. Was in a head on collision with another driver. As best as I can piece it together, I most likely went over my handlebars, took the end of his handlebar straight up into my mouth into the back of my mouth and throat. Lost 4 teeth, fractured the hard palate, dislodged the soft palate, concussion, and a fair amount of road rash (Samui tattoo anyone??).
It was on a busy road and I was stunned and lost likely 15 seconds or so before I came to. Luckily some locals came and helped me off the road right away but I very easily could have been plowed into by another vehicle in the aftermath of the initial collision. This was the only time on this trip that my wife hadn't been with me - pretty thankful she wasn't involved as she was busy with the wedding rehearsal.
Last edited by Ruttiger; 03-07-2019 at 11:59 AM.
|