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Man injured when bike hits moose on Berkshire spur
Friday, July 25, 2008

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— A Buffalo man was seriously injured early this morning when his motorcycle ran into a moose on the Berkshire spur of the New York State Thruway.

State police say 39-year-old Kim King was traveling east near the Massachusetts line when he hit a young 600-pound bull moose. Troopers say King was able to lay down his motorcycle so he didn’t hit the moose at full speed.

Police say King was taken by helicopter to Albany Medical Center, where he was listed in critical but stable condition with multiple fractures and internal injuries.

The moose suffered two broken legs and was put down by troopers.


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July 25, 2008
3:59 p.m.

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dan ( Dan Goodspeed ) says...

So I was really really hoping that (after reading the headline), someone rode their bicycle into a moose. Oh, the imagery. Ahh well - hope you're back on your feet soon, Mr. King.

January 20, 2009
3:20 a.m.

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CPTKIMKING ( no real name given ) says...

That night I was on my way to Massachusetts to sopend time with and sat goodbye to family prior to my deployment to Bagdad. 6 Monthes later I can say I am ok. I dont remember anything except waking in Albany MEd Center. I broke my arm in three palces resuylting in 70 statples and 4 metal plates to heal u0o three broken bones. As well, I broke three ribds and had some internal injuries to included a collapsed lung. I suffered no scratches. I head did bounce around some, but was def coherent thru this all. I was walking with in na few days. After a 2 week stay at hospita;l I went home to Fort Drum. I am rahbing everyday and aim to get back to soldiering soon !!!!!
If you helped me on the highway...THNANK YOU....if u want to donate anything so I can repair the bike/get it out storage...conatct me. It wouyld be appreciated. Otherwise...in the spring I will be back on the road again...be careful out there--all you moose !!!

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