Man injured in kiteboard accident

[jstjohn3]

Man injured in kiteboard accident

By MARGIE KACOHA
Daily News Staff Writer

Thursday, July 13, 2006

A Hobe Sound man was sent sailing across Midtown Beach, slammed into the sea wall, dragged through bushes, thrown against a parked car, blown across South Ocean Boulevard and dumped into some bushes at about 6:40 p.m. Tuesday after his kiteboard lines became twisted.

According to the police report, the 46-year-old man received first aid treatment from Palm Beach Fire-Rescue for scrapes and bruises on his arms, legs and head at Royal Palm Way before being transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center.

According to Palm Beach Fire-Rescue, he did not lose consciousness and his injuries appeared to be minor.

The parked car was a rental being used by a Virginia woman. Police said the 2006 Ford Taurus was dented in the mishap, resulting in about $500 damage.

[dewey]

Wow I guess he was lucky. I'd be more than happy to pay the $500 if I walked away from that. It could have cost him much more

[Greg]

sounds lika a good reason to test your safty system and put on a lid...
impact jackets work wonders too,
Greg