He believes that he could take his bike and a backpack full of provisions to Oklahoma city all the way from Nevada, riding on the shoulder of the highway.

Well, the day was blisteringly hot. He, taking the environment into mind, decides to wait and travel at night, under the light of the moon and stars.

Unbeknownst to him, the upcoming section of road had no gaurdrails in certain areas of the hills it was on. He starts off on his journey again, fully refreshed from his rest under a shade tree. There was only one problem though... there was no moon...

The unfortunate boy continues to ride his bike, when an oncoming car blinds him. No where to go except away from the car and it's painfully bright headlights, he swerves towards the edge, forgetting all about the edge of the highway.

Nothing to keep him from the forty-foot drop, he loses traction, and he and his bike fall foarty feet into the river below...

Now, there being running water, the impact was softer, and thus not fatal. He also lands in a deeper section of the river.

He struggles to get to the river bank, and manages to grab onto a tree root protuding from the dirt, climbs onto the dry land, and passes out from fatigue...

Now, although he did not not die from impact or hypothermia (the nights are cold in the desert, and he was wet), the car that had blinded him reported the accident, and the police arrived momentarily, gathering him into the car, and taking him into temporary custody.

Now, how do I know all these details, you ask? I'm the boy. I'm still 18, and I'm never touching a bike again...

Submitted on 08/13/2008

Submitted by: Clint
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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Thanks, Clint. I'm glad you survived to share this tale with us! Since it sounds like you hopefully learned a valuable lesson we likely won't ever be nominating you for a full DA.

James said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Damn! GREAT punch line at the end! A keeper! I'm glad you're staying clear of bikes. Hopefully this is the last we'll ever hear of you here at DA...except perhaps as a CONTRIBUTOR! :-) T^hanks again, Clint!

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