Death at proving grounds....

M1L3S · 06-25-2014

I heard someone died this past weekend?

Does anyone know if this is true and just being kept out of the media?

I heard a guy fell out of a truck on his head and is in critical condition.
Is that the same guy? did he end up passing away?

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Truth to the top!

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Originally Posted by Trogdor

First, let me say that I was not at PG. But the driver of the truck, Brian, and the only person to witness the full event, are close friends of mine. We have been at the hospital a lot on the last few days (excluding the driver of the truck, for legal and insurance reasons). I would like to tell the whole store as factually as I can.

Brian O'Connor (yes, that's really his name!) and our friend Sarah were in the back of the truck. They dropped Sarah off at her tent so she could change. Bria and the drive took off in the truck, went to drop something off at another camp site, and came back to pick Sarah up again. As they were arriving at Sarah's camp site the truck his a bump, a low speeds. According to Sarah's husband (the only eye witness), they truck was coming to a stop and couldn't have been going more than 10 miles an hour. The bump caused Brian to lose his balance and fall of the truck. Brian's head struck the ground in such a way that it fractured his skull and caused massive damage to his brain.

Both Brian and the driver of the truck were drinking. Brian was airlifted to St. Cloud where he remains at the time of this post. The driver of the truck was taken to jail, and has charges of 4 degree DUI and criminal vehicular operation. He was released for jail on Monday because his blood work was not completed at the time of his arraignment. Charges have not been filed, but may still be at any time. The drives BAC is unknown at the moment.

SPECULATION I assume this is because they are waiting for the outcome of Brian. Pending that, the charges could be upgraded.

Brian has spent the last couple days in a very touch and go situation. Friday night we weren't sure if he would make it. Saturday, it sounded as though he would live, but we were unsure how much of a recovery he would make. And then this week the swelling in his brain continued to increase. Although he is stable, it is unlikely that he will ever wake up.

After meeting with doctors, his family has made the very difficult decision to remove him from life support this afternoon. As of the time of this post, Brian is still alive, but will pass soon.

turbotalon1g · 06-25-2014

I heard people posting up statuses of some guy in hospital, but last I saw he was recovering.

Big_Sweat · 06-25-2014

A guy was standing up in the back of his friends truck and his friend driving was drunk and forgot he was back there and floored his truck the kid fell out of the back and cracked his head open. He was rushed to st. cloud hosptial. I guess he ate just before that happend and he threw up his food and was chocking on it. MAP posted a thing on there facebook about it check it out. I guess he was on the edge of dying but doing better now.

A//// Guy · 06-25-2014

Geez. Hopefully the drunk guy got arrested.

**Halon** · 06-25-2014

Wow that's awful. Hope he makes it through. More evidence that PG has gotten too big and reckless for me now a days.

A//// Guy · 06-25-2014

Wow, very serious situation, recovering is not the best word this is awful.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/di...lliart/mystory

I also saw no public message from MAP about this on the FB event, or on their wall. Seems wrong that this wasnt addressed.

**Kracka** · 06-25-2014

Wow, that is bad. Was he drinking/drunk too? I'm going to imagine he was considering what he threw up...

AJ · 06-25-2014

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

Wow, very serious situation, recovering is not the best word this is awful.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/di...lliart/mystory

Been following that this weekend, just saw the latest update.

Heart goes out to all his family and friends.

A//// Guy · 06-25-2014

Just saw the latest update too, very very sad.

**Kracka** · 06-25-2014

What's the latest?

AJ · 06-25-2014

"Hello, all - this is Star and Pamela and Stacy. The family met with the neurology doc this morning and it was made clear that Brian will never wake up. The family has made the decision to move forward with removing medications. The breathing tube will be removed today as well. He will be given "comfort cares" (medicine to help keep us comfortable through the dying process.) There is great comfort in knowing that Brian has suffered no pain from this. He has never felt a thing. There is also immense comfort in the loving support from Brian's friends and families.

At this point if anyone would like to see him you need to come now. The family is open to anyone who would like to be here to visit him one last time and also if anyone wants to be here until the very end. Please be aware if you have never seen the dying process it is difficult. There is absolutely no pressure at all to be here but the family is certainly open to it as well. There is not a way to know how quickly this will happen. Brian is breathing on his own so it could take up to a few days or it could be as quick as a few hours. There is no way to know.

Please pray that this process goes quickly. Now that we know exactly where it is headed the best outcome for everyone would be a quick and peaceful transition. Thank you for all of your prayers. Much love and hugs. "

**Kracka** · 06-25-2014

That is terrible to hear. The fact he has felt no pain is good though.

I can only imagine both MAP and BIR will soon be facing a lawsuit over this so expect event and track policies to soon be changing.

Big_Sweat · 06-25-2014

Thats terrible.. prays go out to that family. I got to the site after he fell there was blood everywhere. The truck was towed and im assuming his friend was arrested. This sucks

polishmafia · 06-25-2014

My God, that is absolutely horrible. Prayers go out to the family.

**Halon** · 06-25-2014

Oh man that is awful. Can't imagine what it feels like for any of the people involved. What a tragedy

**cmspaz** · 06-25-2014

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Originally Posted by Big_Sweat

A guy was standing up in the back of his friends truck and his friend driving was drunk and forgot he was back there and floored his truck the kid fell out of the back and cracked his head open. He was rushed to st. cloud hosptial. I guess he ate just before that happend and he threw up his food and was chocking on it. MAP posted a thing on there facebook about it check it out. I guess he was on the edge of dying but doing better now.

Let's tell the stories CORRECTLY if we're going to tell them.

I'm not going to share who the driver was.

Regardless, Brian was in the back of his truck, sitting on the open tailgate. The truck went over a sizeable bump at about 10mph, Brian bounced up, came back down, lost his balance, and fell. It was a stupid accident that could have happened to anyone, whether drunk or not. None of Brian's friends or family blame the driver for what happened.

It's a horrible situation all around for everyone.

M1L3S · 06-25-2014

I wonder if any changes will be made?

Having 3 security cars to patrol over 100 acres dosent seem like enough.

AJ · 06-25-2014

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Originally Posted by cmspaz

Let's tell the stories CORRECTLY if we're going to tell them.

I'm not going to share who the driver was.

Regardless, Brian was in the back of his truck, sitting on the open tailgate. The truck went over a sizeable bump at about 10mph, Brian bounced up, came back down, lost his balance, and fell. It was a stupid accident that could have happened to anyone, whether drunk or not. None of Brian's friends or family blame the driver for what happened.

It's a horrible situation all around for everyone.

That's horrible

I am fairly sure growing up I've done that same thing a dozen or more times off the bed of my dad or grandpas trucks as a kid.

**cmspaz** · 06-25-2014

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Originally Posted by M1L3S

I wonder if the driver is facing any charges?

They were dropped temporarily due to test paperwork not being complete, but it sounds like he will. Hopefully the state takes it easy on him.

**scheides** · 06-25-2014

Guy driving the truck is a stand-up guy, it was not the best situation but not unlike literally hundreds of other cars/trucks driving around there with people being stupid. It is extremely unfortunate how it went down and a testament to how fleeting life is.

I didn't know Brian but lots of people around me knew him and say he is a real nice guy. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

FWIW Yes Proving Grounds has grown but it doesn't have to be this way, not going because bad stuff happens...I had a blast all weekend and as someone actually participating in events I never honestly had much time to do much stupid. I get that people want to go and spectate and get crazy but people need to be reasonable and take it easy. We don't need situations like this overshadowing the great event that BIR, MAP, CWSCC, and others are putting on.

Also, the bump they hit (I think) needs to be addressed by BIR. It was right by my campsite and I went over it in my evo once...about knocked my teeth out. It's in sort-of a round-about so you're more likely to not drive over it unless there's traffic.