IndyGuy4KI Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 http://www.facebook.com/HolidayWorld Please keep our wonderful GM Matt in your prayers. He was involved in a serious car/bus accident this morning while on his way to work. It's going to be on the news, so we wanted to tell you first. The latest post: Thanks for all the prayers for GM Matt today. He's still in critical condition, but is stable. We'll keep you updated on his condition here and hope for good news to come. Here's to a speedy recovery for Matt. Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Oh, my. I am so sorry to hear this.... Quote
CoastersRZ Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I was shocked when I read about this at lunch. A very sad situation indeed. Hopefully his condition improves. The full time staff at Holiday World certainly has had a lot to deal with recently. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/mar/07/holiday-world-general-manager-injured-morning-wrec/ Matthew Eckert, 37, was driving a 2004 Honda SUV south on Indiana 162 when his vehicle was struck by a school bus in front of Nancy Hanks Elementary School.Eckert was transported from the accident scene by Lifeflight helicopter. According to an accident report released by the Spencer County Sheriff's Department, Eckert suffered head, arm and chest injuries."It was a rough wreck," said Holiday World spokeswoman Paula Werne. She described Eckert as "a wonderful, wonderful man" and said the crash "has shaken us to our core." Quote
CoastersRZ Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I read an article on earlier today on an Evansville new site stating that the bus pulled out in front of him. The bus driver couldn`t see his car because her view was blocked by another bus that was turning into the park lot. The driver`s kid`s were on the bus, as she was going to take them to a doctor`s appointment after her morning run. In addition to prayer`s going out to Matthew`s family, I`m sure that the bus driver could use some prayers too. I know after a bus accident in front of the local middle school here in Anderson Township, which critically injured a student who was crossing the street, his family asked for prayers not only for his speedy recovery (he is doing fine, but still not back at school yet after suffering head injuries), but also for the bus driver in that incident. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 You can see a video on the local Fox affiliate site in the link below. They show his vehicle after the crash. I think he is lucky to be alive! http://tristatehomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=252506 Very small video frame for some reason? Quote
CoastersRZ Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Wow! That is some incredible footage. He truly is lucky to be alive. Will most have been looking down on him! Hopefully he makes a speedy and full recovery! Quote
PREMiERdrum Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Just for perspective's sake, that is a Honda Pilot crossover, not some compact. He's quite lucky to have survived, as impacts with school buses like this are quite often fatal. I'll say a prayer for him, his family, and his coworkers tonight. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I have and will continue to pray for him. The news footage of the vehicle looks the way it does because the Fire Department cut the body of the car away in order to get him out as safely as possible. But the fact that it was necessary to cut him out indicates that this was a very, very serious crash. Quote
McSalsa Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I wish him a speedy recovery, and will keep him in my prayers...as well as everyone whom was on The Bus. That's about all there is for me to say about this. Quite shocking and sad. Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 Posted a few hours ago on the HW FB page. http://www.facebook.com/HolidayWorld Thanks for the prayers and concerns for GM Matt. The hospital continues to list him as "critical but stable." His family would like us to pass along that Matt is improving. We're very grateful to receive this news. Glad to hear he is getting better! Quote
windshawne Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 They say it comes in threes...let's hope things turn around for HW very soon. http://www.holidayworld.com/news/park-says-good-bye-long-time-employee-joe-hevron Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/mar/09/holiday-world-general-manager-improving-crash-inju/ EVANSVILLE — The condition of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari General Manager Matt Eckert has been upgraded to fair or stable condition. Eckert continues to be treated in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary's Medical Center.Eckert, 37, sustained head and chest injuries in a Monday morning crash with a school bus on Indiana 162 in Spencer County. He had been listed in critical condition More good news! Quote
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