Dave Galle

Dave Galle had a serious accident on Sunday. His neck was broken as well as some ribs and he is in a spinal unit with loss of feeling in much of his body.
He is in the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital at Stanmore. A specialist spinal unit. He has improved slightly and is able to move his legs a little and there is slight movement in his arms. He cannot move his hands. There is no feeling from the neck down.
There are no structural breakages although there are some breakages of the nodules on the neck. There is excessive pressure on the spinal cord. An operation is not required.
His time is spent looking at the ceiling, and he is likely to be in the hospital for several months. He is not depressed.
His cycling helmet is completely split and saved his life.
He would like emails and would like to hear any news. Louise will keep his email contacts informed of his progress.
The accident occurred on the B2139 (Storrington to Coolham) at the intersection with the B2133 (Ashington to Adversane). Dave was riding towards Coolham; he saw a white van coming from the right, which appeared to be slowing to stop for Dave. Hepressed on; the van accelerated and hit Dave full force from the side. Dave went over the top of the van and landed on his back and head. The van driver said "I didn't see you mate" but called the paramedics. He went to Worthing Hospital but was immediately transferred to Stanmore.
He is quite positive and is planning on getting a new Titanium bike as soon as he has recovered. Let's hope so.