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Article: Another dumb trick.(car surfing leads to major accidents)
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- Sea&Shore
- Article date:
- March 22, 2005
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A 20-year-old seaman stands on the roof of his PMV with his civilian friend accelerating to about 20 or 25 mph. Suddenly, the seaman loses his footing and falls onto the pavement. Injuries include a closed head injury, a skull fracture, and contusions.
The victim is taken to a local hospital, where he's admitted to the ICU under the care of a neurosurgeon for approximately three weeks. He subsequently is transferred to a naval hospital, evaluated by neurology, and placed on convalescent leave. Doctors estimate his lost work time at 45 days, including 25 in the hospital. They also say he could be partly disabled.
Alcohol use is suspected but never ...