Kenny's Hurt Bad - Please Keep him in your Prayers - Lateral-g Forums

**syborg tt** · #1 12-07-2008, 06:37 AM

Morning,

Yesterday when Kenny Davis (www.kdhotrods.com ) was out Rock crawling he was ejected from the vehicle. As it rolled over it landed on him crushing his skull. He was life flighted to Tulsa where they put over 20 plates and more then 30 screws in his head. They had to remove some of his brain tissue that was exposed to prevent infection.

Prior to surgery he was conscious which is a good sign. We just have to hope that the swelling stops and doesn’t cause any damage.

As of this morning Angie said Kenny had a good night and he will be going in for another cat scan this morning with contrast to see what kind of damage there is.

They will also be meeting with the optometrist so they can evaluate the condition of his eye.

Kenny is going to have a long road for recover so please keep Kenny and his family in your prayers.

As I get updates I will post them in the first post so you can check back to see how he is doing.

12-07-08 Update ( TJ Bruning Auto )

A post from someone who was there when the accident happened -

"There was a group of us playing/warming up the rigs at Disney below the west dam and Kenny’s rig developed a vacuum leak. At that time he and another buddy jumped in someone else’s buggy (Kenny Driving) to run to napa to get a part. They were going at very slow speed and not crawling in the sense of the word. At the time of the roll we were down in the bottom by the rock garden and did not see it happen, I don’t think anyone did. I am sure Kenny did not think he needed his belt as he was in a very well built rig and just going from a to b. It took about 20 min for the local ambulance to arrive and another 30 of so for life flight.

All things considered the doctors have been optimistic from the beginning and he was talking right up until the time he went to the OR. Actually he yelled, in true KD fashion, that he was going to be fine and not to worry.

12-07-08 Update

Just in case you haven't seen Blake's post, we're sending shop shirts or whatever else, cards, magazines, candy, flowers, etc. to the hospital since he's going to be there at least 3 weeks.

St John Hospital
1923 South Utica
Tulsa, OK 74104

11-07-08 Update ( Jason R )
Just talked to Travis right now and the very latest catscans revealed that he's healing really well and the fluid is draining, swelling is going down, no bleeding and the doctors are truly surprised and optimistic at how good the scans look and say he'll be out of the ICU this week. Not even close to out of the hospital but out of the ICU which is a big step, so keep the love coming!

12-08-08 Update ( Travis )
Good morning,
First of all I would like to say that Angie is overwhelmed at the support she is gotten and didnt really have words when I told her about the fund that had been set up. All she could say was "trav thats great, thats really great". It has been an emotional roller coaster for all of us that are close to him. I cant give enough thanks to all of you both the guys that know him on a personal level and those of you that have never met him, its just awesome the support we are getting.

As far as the insurance he does have insurance I called the dealership where his employed full time and should have some info back her in a little while. But as of right now keep him in your prayers and thoughts. He is a tuff as they come. He was asking me yesterday when he could go back to work and how much longer he had to be there.
I will try to update everyone as much as I can.

I know this hasnt been touched on but his crawler had broken down so him and another good friend of mine jumped in another guys crawler....a very nice vey capable pro built rig. They were just going to run back to the truck they were around 100yds from the dirt road that would have taken them right back to the truck. There was a 5ft ledge that had to be crossed to get down to the road. We arent sure what happened but this is where the crawler rolled..... Kenny has always been very safety concious when they go crawling this was just one of those freak accidents. It would be like going to the race track and getting hit in the pits. Truely just a freak accident

For those that dont have paypal you can send a money order to my address or any other magazines, etc. He is in room 715 right now but will be moving out in a couple days if all stay well. I will update that as I know.

Travis Ball
13821 toepfer rd
garfield, Ar
72732

12-09-08 Update 2:25pm sick65
Just got a text from Angie...Doc said everything looks great and they are moving Kenny out of ICU. No word on the new room number, but he has improved enough to be moved to a regular room.

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12-10-08 Update 3:00pm

Okay, I just got off the phone with Travis and we are all in shock.

Kenny is going to have another Scan in the morning and if it's good then he may get to go home by the weekend. He will still have to go back weekly for check ups but the news just keeps getting better every day.

So for everyone that was going to be sending him something send it to Travis and he will deliver it to him.

Travis Ball
13821 Toepfer rd
garfield, Ar
72732

ps For a man that was this close to death and to be going home so soon it truely is a miracle.

amaronut · #2 12-07-2008, 06:46 AM

Thoughts and prayers to Kenny and family..............

68protouring454 · #3 12-07-2008, 06:47 AM

wish kenny all the luck in the world, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
for a guy that will do anything for you, this is such sad news.....

if there is anything we or i can do just ask or email me.