Picturesque Day until the Turkeys

Picturesque Day until the Turkeys

It was a picturesque day for our group ride, a charity event, which made the group quite large. Riding in the middle of the pack, we suddenly slowed down, sensing an incident at the front. It turned out that the leaders spotted a group of large turkeys on the road ahead.  This caused them to brake suddenly and swerve, which resulted in two bikes going down.

Luckily, several of us in the group were trained in Accident Scene Management. We swiftly sprang into action, securing the scene, assessing injuries, calling for help, and gathering necessary supplies. Fortunately, the injuries were not life-threatening. I had a trauma pack on my bike, which proved sufficient to address and stop the bleeding of one of the injured riders. EMS arrived promptly and transported the injured individuals to the hospital.

Thanks to our training, the situation remained calm and well-handled. After everything was resolved, we got back on our bikes and continued our ride. Accident Scene Management Training plays a vital role in those critical moments before medical assistance arrives, even in non-life-threatening accidents. This training helps maintain order in what could otherwise be a chaotic situation, preventing further injuries amidst potential chaos on the road.