Clay E. just sent us the scoop that Josh Rogers, seen here between Jim and Patrick, was involved in a terrible scooter vs. Lexus accident while on the monthly Los Gato's ride yesterday. Curt Fargo had been updating memebers of the Modern Vespa forum with th news:

Just talked to someone who was on the ride and he described the accident as a young early 20's kid driving an Lexus SC300 50-55mph around a 25mph turn loosing control, locking his brakes up and skidding into the on coming lane hitting Josh head on. Josh was on his Green Laser (not leading but in the middle of the pack) which was thrown some 100 yards backwards and down into a ravine. Both car and scooter are totaled.

Josh was airlifted to:
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
225 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5000

I don't know how long he will be there or where they will transfer him too at the direction of his medical insurance company.

Yes there are photos of the scene but I'm to that they are too horrific to post here.

This hits very close to home for me as this is the same hills where I had my bad accident but it sounds like I got off a lot better then Josh did.

Lets do keep Josh and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Please do! I haven't ridden with Josh, but in most of the photos I've seen of him riding, he's got on a helmet. I believe that's the case here too because his head and neck are in good shape. His legs didn't fair as well though and it could take 3 to 6 months for him to walk normally again.

We hope you'll be able to offer Josh some mental and/or financial support to help him get though this. Get all the updates and details directly form the Scoot! blog HERE or in the title link.

We'll be thinking about you Josh and look forward to seeing you in a tank-top again this summer!

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