It’s been a sad few days for me here at the IPM office. First the Fireblade, then getting pulled over for the 848 exhaust, and now this.

On Saturday, after the IPM meeting, I went down on the 848 while trying to avoid a deer. Yes, a deer. I was just past the hills on my way home after stopping for some grub. This thing came out of no where! I landed on my helmet and the shoulder of my jacket. I slid on my face before going off the side of the road, hitting a tree, tumbling down the side of the hill into a pile of leaves and finally stopping in another tree. As I laid there, checking to see if I had broken any bones, I was amazed I was still alive.

I was wearing full gear that day and it saved my life. There was no cellphone reception, and I was starting to panic. Luckily, a passerby gave me a ride to the Emergency Room. While at the hospital, I sent a friend to retrieve my wounded stallion, Unfortunately, he notified me he couldn’t find it. I couldn’t believe it, and went back to look for the bike later on as well. I searched everywhere near the spot I crashed. I even checked with every tow company and police impound to no avail. Some local hillbillies must have stolen my bike!

I filed a police report but no one has reportedly seen the bike yet. If you have any information on a parted out white Ducati 848 or a wrecked bike laying somewhere, please let me know!

On a side note I need to advise everyone out there to wear as much quality gear as you can. Even though it can be hot and may not look as cool it will save your life and I am living proof. I also recommend always riding with a buddy or small group of friends. I was alone on my way home and the site I crashed at had no cell reception I had to talk to the road and wait for someone to drive by before receiving any help.

If my injuries had of been worse, or if I was even farther out in the hillside it could have been a long time before anyone would find me and I very well could have died. Please try to ride with a buddy and tell people where you are going before heading out on a ride. Wear ATGATT-All The Gear All The Time.

If you have any information on someone trying to sell or part out a wrecked 2008 White Ducati 848 please contact me.

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