Xterra Vs. Myles

Most of you have heard by now, but Myles was hit by a car on Saturday. He was out skateboarding, heard the car approaching, pulled over to the left of the road and kicked up the nose of his board and stood to wait for the car to pass. The driver of the car wasn't paying attention (lighting a cigarette) and cut the corner. Myles looked up just as the car was about to make impact. Myles' left side took the brunt of the injuries. His board got lodged under the wheel of the car and is pretty much toast. His shoes don't look too bad but the inside of the left shoe is torn up (that is the foot that was run over). His shoe was thrown off, he hit his head on the hood, his hip broke the blinker light, and Myles flipped before landing on the street.

Colton heard the accident and came out to see Myles on the street and came running to get Brad and I. Lots of neighbors showed up to see if they could help (thanks everyone!!). Myles was taken via ambulance to American Fork Hospital where they did a slew of x-rays and CT scans. Miraculously no broken bones!!! His foot and ankle are very swollen and banged up, so he will be on crutches for a while to let that heal up. His elbow and hip got some road rash and nasty bruising. But the doctor was amazed that his injuries weren't worse.

I took some pictures with my phone, so I will post those as soon as I figure out how :) Being how school just started, Myles had brand new clothes and shoes on. He was so peeved about his clothes being cut off and his shoes being ruined!! But I promised him insurance will cover all damages and he can go out shopping for a new board and a new outfit :)

We have had many concerned friends and family calling and stopping by. Thanks for all of your concerns and offers to help. Myles is currently happily doped up on Loritab. Tomorrow will be worse I am sure, since I wont give him the "good" meds during school hours.

"If I'd known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself." ~Leon Eldred