Chris is recovering at home having being released from the hospital the following morning. The impact resulted in a broken collarbone and an assortment of cuts and bruises. We're confident that he will have a full recovery and he has not sustained any critical injuries.
Witnesses were able to report the license number and model of the vehicle, and police are now investigating.
Sloan have had to cancel a number of their upcoming performances as Chris is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair his collarbone. The band hope to be back on schedule by the end of August, and currently intend to return to the stage for their V-fest performance in Burl’s Creek, ON on August 29th. The band plan to resume regular touring in October.
Please encourage your friends to bike safely. Always wear a helmet and use front and back lights and reflectors when driving at night.
Comments
Cindy - August 5, 2009 12:37 PM
Sending Chris positive thoughts for a speedy and not-too-painful recovery. Was so, so, SO looking forward to the Artpark show and will miss seeing you all. Get well soon!!
Johnny B Goode - August 5, 2009 12:40 PM
Hey Chris,
I'm very happy to hear that you're recovering alright. On a personal note, you're very lucky because my cousin was involved in a similar accident a few years ago and he never made it.
Once again, glad to hear you're ok. Rest up and see you at the next show.
JBG
NY Fan - August 5, 2009 1:48 PM
Hope you get better soon, Chris. This sucks I really was looking forward to the show next week. Hope you will remember us here in NY when you begin touring again.
om - August 5, 2009 4:59 PM
Get well soon Chris, and please come back to BC/Alberta soon.
Deanne - August 5, 2009 5:39 PM
Well that's sounds awful. I hope Chris is able to make a speedy recovery !
Hope to see you all in the fall. As always, Deanne
Mo - August 5, 2009 10:48 PM
Get well soon, Chris...I love ya!
Rochelle - August 6, 2009 9:19 AM
So sorry to hear about Chris' accident. I'm glad the injuries weren't any worse than they already were. Here's hoping for a speeding recovery!
Allison - August 6, 2009 11:12 AM
How horrifying !!
Wishing Chris a quick recovery, and hoping he's back in action soon !!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sending Good Vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Buffalo - August 7, 2009 1:03 AM
Best wishes Chris. Hope to see you in Western New York soon.
Gregory Goose - August 10, 2009 3:13 AM
Mike, I hope you went and got a new helmet after I stole mine back from you. I just got new fancy lights for my bike.
Ride Safe!
Corina - August 10, 2009 10:23 AM
Hope you're ok, Chris - lookin forward to Vfest!
Andrew - August 11, 2009 1:25 PM
Get Well Soon Murphy
mico - August 15, 2009 11:00 AM
I don't know what to say, ...but
Please take it easy, and get well soon, Chris.
Danny Grinnell - August 17, 2009 8:12 PM
Glad to hear Chris is recovering. Get well soon Chris!
Dougald Lamont - August 21, 2009 10:20 PM
That sucks! Get better Mr. Murphy.
please get well soon - August 29, 2009 10:40 PM
People are so used to driving now they don't account for cyclists and pedestrians like they should. I hope they find the guy who did this! It's assault with a deadly weapon at the VERY least!
Eric - August 30, 2009 3:12 PM
get better chris!!
Eric - August 30, 2009 3:13 PM
get better chris!!