Advocacy & Safety - CBS Golf Analyst(David Feherty) Hit by Truck in Dallas

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Golf analyst David Feherty hit by truck while cycling, breaks 3 ribs

Published: March 14, 2008


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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Golf analyst David Feherty broke three ribs and punctured his lung when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle near his home in Dallas. He expects to be fully recovered in time for the Masters.

Feherty said Friday he was returning from his morning bicycle ride a day earlier when a truck hauling irrigation equipment pinched him into the curb and he was struck by the side mirror.

"He didn't want to hit the car on the left, so he ran over the cyclist on the right," Feherty said. "I don't remember a whole lot about it. There was a lady on the scene quickly, keeping me conscious. The next thing I know, I'm at Baylor Medical Center, the only hospital in the United States that doesn't have The Golf Channel."

He then asked who was leading the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Feherty is regarded as golf's most comical TV analyst, a columnist for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com, a former European tour winner and Ryder Cup player from Northern Ireland who has been working for CBS Sports since 1997.

He has taken up cycling recently, and said last year after riding along 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach, "It's actually 28 miles." He has been injured a few dozen times riding his bike, but he described those accidents as "pilot error."

"That's when you hit the ground and slow down. This was flying through the air and speeding up," he said. "It was entirely different, and not near as much fun. I was lucky I didn't go underneath the trailer."

Feherty said he would be hospitalized for at least a few more days, and that he had a tube sticking out of his chest.

"But it's not as bad as it sounds," he said.

CBS Sports covered the PGA Tour during much of the West Coast swing and does not have another telecast until the Masters.

ugh.. that gave me chills.
That's about how I was hit.

Speedy recovery David, I hope this doesn't keep you from riding.

Funny guy. :D

Golf analyst David Feherty hit by truck while cycling, breaks 3 ribs

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Golf analyst David Feherty broke three ribs and punctured his lung when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle near his home in Dallas. He expects to be fully recovered in time for the Masters.

Feherty said Friday he was returning from his morning bicycle ride a day earlier when a truck hauling irrigation equipment pinched him into the curb and he was struck by the side mirror.

"He didn't want to hit the car on the left, so he ran over the cyclist on the right," Feherty said.
"But it's not as bad as it sounds," he said./QUOTE]

The driver must have had a tricky decision to make, slow down or hit the cyclist.

Golf analyst David Feherty hit by truck while cycling, breaks 3 ribs

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Golf analyst David Feherty broke three ribs and punctured his lung when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle near his home in Dallas. He expects to be fully recovered in time for the Masters.

Feherty said Friday he was returning from his morning bicycle ride a day earlier when a truck hauling irrigation equipment pinched him into the curb and he was struck by the side mirror.

"He didn't want to hit the car on the left, so he ran over the cyclist on the right," Feherty said.
"But it's not as bad as it sounds," he said./QUOTE]

The driver must have had a tricky decision to make, slow down or hit the cyclist.

The driver must have had a tricky decision to make, slow down or hit the cyclist.

Lacking details, we don't know what actually transpired. The car in the other lane could have suddenly encrouched and the veer was a reflex action.

But alas, details never stop the tar and feather brigade. I figure a dozen posts before the me-too victims appear.

Lacking details, we don't know what actually transpired. The car in the other lane could have suddenly encrouched and the veer was a reflex action.

But alas, details never stop the tar and feather brigade. I figure a dozen posts before the me-too victims appear.

The dude got rundown. Not much else needs to be explained. Anytime someone gets pinched into a curb like that it's always an issue of poor driving. Knowing Dallas well, it probably happened on a narrow residential 2 lane street.

Having broken ribs is the worst. Oh man, the pain is just unbearable for about 6-8 weeks then another 6-8 weeks of discomfort followed by off-and-on future pain. Really screws up even simple tasks like sleeping, sneezing and breathing.

Two cyclists hit in 3 days in the Dallas area. I heard another rider was hit in the Plano area on Saturday that had to be carried out by Care-Flight. Don't have any other details though. :(

Orginal story posted in Advocacy & Safety in March; current article by Mr. Feherty in a Dallas magazine:

http://www.dmagazine.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=MultiPublishing&mod=PublishingTitles&mid=7155F7796F354F21B1183937D847D6DF&AudId=29CB3DCAC7E94A08B642EC371FE6E70B&tier=4&id=8BD4D1BB66854616A6E422EAA77813CF

He's one of TV's gems. I didn't realize he was a Roadie.

That guy's hilarious. He came into my shop with Steve Hegg bought a helmet from me and cracked me up the whole time. His recount of the story was much funnier than reading it on this article.

Didn't realise he was a roadie either. Great article, thanks for the link.

Orginal story posted in Advocacy & Safety in March; current article by Mr. Feherty in a Dallas magazine:

ht tp:// www.dmagazine.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=MultiPublishing&mod=PublishingTitles&mid=7155F7796F354F21B1183937D847D6DF&AudId=29CB3DCAC7E94A08B642EC371FE6E70B&tier=4&id=8BD4D1BB66854616A6E422EAA77813CF


where it belongs.

where it belongs.

And you sir belong in the 'big meanie pants' forum.

And you sir belong in the 'big meanie pants' forum.

perhaps.

where it belongs.

correct

Feherty is funny but he can also be a royal a**hole. (And, by his own previous ramblings, is the master of the single-bike accident.)

My theory? The truck driver saw the weaving, aged, bandaged cyclist drooling on his toptube and making scant progress and, out of sympathy, did his best to give a wide berth. Then, at the last moment, he saw it was Feherty. He swerved JUST in time to gather the valuable bonus points! A glancing blow, but pointworthy nonetheless.

He'll do better next time.

Loved it!!!

And ain't it the truth....

....The driver of the truck, Gary McCord, was given a warning and not charged in the accident. :D

where it belongs.

So is getting hit by a truck advocacy? Because it sure as hell isn't safety.

....The driver of the truck, Gary McCord, was given a warning and not charged in the accident. :D

Lucky for him he didn't actually kill the cyclist, otherwise he would have gotten a warning and a stern talking to. :rolleyes:

Lucky for him he didn't actually kill the cyclist, otherwise he would have gotten a warning and a stern talking to. :rolleyes:

. . . followed by a wink and a high-five.

. . . followed by a wink and a high-five.

But we're sure he would have felt very sorry, so all's well that ends well.

In all seriousness, I can't believe Feherty was riding Park Lane in low-light conditions. That's incredibly stupid. There's no room on that road (even for cars) and the pavement is awful. Plus, there are tons of distractions for motorists.

I wouldn't ride Park Lane in the middle of the day, much less in low-light. I hate that he got hit, but at least part of the blame is his. You've got to ride smart.