Storm Chaser Ben Tucker in Critical Condition

[Sean McMullen]

I learned today that last Friday on Jan 12th storm chaser Benjamin Tucker of Lincoln NE was involved in a very serious three car accident that included Ben's car, a mercury sable, a semi truck and a mini-van. Ben was driving on HWY 34 probably 10-15 miles east of Lincoln near the town of Eagle when he went nearly head on with a semi. I found this article on Lincoln Journal Star's website of Lancaster county's press release of the accident. They didn't mention names but Ben's car is the Sable.

http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/01/12/news/local/doc45a81266dd1ed971068622.txt

What I know as of now is that Ben broke his neck, both of his legs, lost a kidney and is currently in a chemically induced coma in critical condition.

He is currently at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln. He can't recieve any gifts right now since he is in intensive care but I thought I'd post the information needed to send gifts to his room when his condition is upgraded. For right now we'll just have to keep Ben in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Jeff Miller]

Oh man, that is horrible news.....I'm keeping Ben in my thoughts and sincerely hope his recovery is steady and his prognosis improves. Anything like this is horrible. One of our own is even worse. I wish him the best.

 

[JF Massicotte]

This is terrible news.

Wish him and his family/friends the best.

 

[Tarmo Tanilsoo]

Oh my god... Horrible to hear..

 

[Bob Hartig]

This really hits home. Something similar recently happened to a very close friend of mine. My heart goes out to Ben and his family. As soon as I get off the computer, I will pray for him.

 

[Dustin Wilcox]

Here is the link to another article about the accident doesn't really provide that much more info, however does mention names of those involved. (See the second article)
http://journalstar.com/articles/2007/01/14/news/local/doc45a98004bf1b7000309782.txt

Definitely some very disheartening news I'm sure hopping he can pull through and begin the recovery process.

 

[Bobby Eddins]

Ben and his family is in our prayers as we offer our best wishes.

 

[Justin Walker]

My deepest sympathies to Ben and his family. Will keep them in my prayers.

 

[Bob Schafer]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Ben. Get well soon, and we'll see ya at a chaser convergence soon.

 

[Jeff Smith]

I'll be praying for you, Ben
Jeff Smith

 

[Susan Strom]

oh wow...I will be praying for Ben as well...

 

[Brian Stertz]

Hate to hear this news Sean...wish & pray for all the best for Ben and his recovery from such a violent accident.

 

[MatthewCarman]

I will pray fo ben and his family.

 

[Bill Hamilton]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ben. We hope you have a speedy and healthy recovery.

 

[Gaetan Cormier]

That's really bad news, very very very sad.
Please keep us informed of his condition. Will keep him in our toughts

Get well soon Ben