I hope your friend is OK, and he heals quickly, DoubleTap.
Thanks. I guess I'm a little shaken, because he's the only person I've known well who was struck by a car, and it was on roads I ride often. He's a very diligent rider who always wears very bright clothing, so I know he was doing all the right things. I know it can happen to any of us, and does occasionally, but this one hit home.