Prayers Needed

Jack Matyas · 03-08-2008, 10:50 AM

Mike is here at the trauma center in St. Lukes Hospital 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem PA 18015--I spoke with the hospital this morning and because of HIPA laws they can't give any information about his condition (I thought it was worth a try)--his sister Karen is the family spokesman and I'm waiting to hear from her . I'll pass any info on that I receive. Right now all we can do keep him in our prayers.......

Jack Matyas · 03-08-2008, 10:55 AM

Turns out there are two Michael Smiths' in St. Lukes Hosipal--anyone know his middle initial ???

Scatpacktom · 03-08-2008, 12:23 PM

I want to say J but I could be wrong

Scatpacktom · 03-08-2008, 12:35 PM

The police report

A man was flown to a Lehigh County hospital Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a two-car crash in Tinicum Township, police said.

Tinicum Township Police Chief James Sabath said he was withholding the man's identity until family members could be notified about the crash. No one else was hurt.

The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. on Route 611 about 300 feet north of Durham Road, Sabath said. He said the man was driving north when a car driven by a 20-year-old New Jersey man crossed from the southbound lane into oncoming traffic. They crashed.

The northbound car spun and crashed into a tree, Sabath said. The driver was flown to St. Luke's Hospital-Fountain Hill. Sabath said he did not know the man's condition. He said there were no signs of alcohol or drugs being involved in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Route 611 was closed for nearly an hour and a half.

Jack Matyas · 03-08-2008, 02:50 PM

Just spoke with Terry Welsh (he and Mike raced together forever) - Mike's middle initial is J -- anyone wanting more info can contact Terry directly at 267 226-1585 cell , if he doesn't answer just leave a message -- he said he'd be glad to get back to you .

Scatpacktom · 03-08-2008, 05:16 PM

Good news,

Mike is breathing on his own and has opened his eyes and lifted his arms.

Today was a good day

Kevin Fogerty Jr · 03-08-2008, 09:11 PM

Excuse me ScatPackTom, I do not know who you are and I do not care. But I will tell you this: Before you start running your mouth like a lot of people do on these sites about things that they have no clue about, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! This is very hard for the people that truly and honestly care about the man. Mike did not open his eyes, lift his arms or breathe on his own today. What happened was they stopped some of the pain meds and his eyes and arms twitched. If anyone else has anymore questions, contact Terry Welsh and he will tell you everything that is going on up to date. Sorry for this rude and unnecessary post, but this is very hard for my father and all that are good friends with Mike. The racing community is the only family Mike has ever had.

Scatpacktom · 03-08-2008, 09:57 PM

Excuse me Kevin, but Terry is who told me Mike did those things. 4:59 today as a matter of fact.Terry said Mike had a positive day.Maybe you misunderstood or I wasn't explicit enough but don't jump down my throat buddy.The fact that you imply that I don't care about Mike because you don't know who I am says something about your character.

GRAPE · 03-09-2008, 01:15 AM

Thanks for all your prayers and support.It will be severel days before we Know Mike's true condition.
There is a lot going on right now.I will try to keep everbody up to date with good info.
any questions please feal free to call me 24-7 267-226-1585
or email tkgrape@verizon.net
Terry Welsh

art leong · 03-09-2008, 01:50 AM

I hope amd pray Mike makes a full recovery.
I have been in a sort of funk, the last couple of days because of some problems with the car.
I read this and realized how insignificant the car really is.

03-08-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 341 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed Mike is here at the trauma center in St. Lukes Hospital 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem PA 18015--I spoke with the hospital this morning and because of HIPA laws they can't give any information about his condition (I thought it was worth a try)--his sister Karen is the family spokesman and I'm waiting to hear from her . I'll pass any info on that I receive. Right now all we can do keep him in our prayers....... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

03-08-2008, 10:55 AM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 341 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed Turns out there are two Michael Smiths' in St. Lukes Hosipal--anyone know his middle initial ??? __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

03-08-2008, 12:23 PM	#3
Scatpacktom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed I want to say J but I could be wrong

03-08-2008, 12:35 PM	#4
Scatpacktom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed The police report A man was flown to a Lehigh County hospital Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a two-car crash in Tinicum Township, police said. Tinicum Township Police Chief James Sabath said he was withholding the man's identity until family members could be notified about the crash. No one else was hurt. The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. on Route 611 about 300 feet north of Durham Road, Sabath said. He said the man was driving north when a car driven by a 20-year-old New Jersey man crossed from the southbound lane into oncoming traffic. They crashed. The northbound car spun and crashed into a tree, Sabath said. The driver was flown to St. Luke's Hospital-Fountain Hill. Sabath said he did not know the man's condition. He said there were no signs of alcohol or drugs being involved in the crash, which remains under investigation. Route 611 was closed for nearly an hour and a half.

03-08-2008, 02:50 PM	#5
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 341 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed Just spoke with Terry Welsh (he and Mike raced together forever) - Mike's middle initial is J -- anyone wanting more info can contact Terry directly at 267 226-1585 cell , if he doesn't answer just leave a message -- he said he'd be glad to get back to you . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

03-08-2008, 05:16 PM	#6
Scatpacktom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed Good news, Mike is breathing on his own and has opened his eyes and lifted his arms. Today was a good day

03-08-2008, 09:11 PM	#7
Kevin Fogerty Jr Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chalfont Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed Excuse me ScatPackTom, I do not know who you are and I do not care. But I will tell you this: Before you start running your mouth like a lot of people do on these sites about things that they have no clue about, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT! This is very hard for the people that truly and honestly care about the man. Mike did not open his eyes, lift his arms or breathe on his own today. What happened was they stopped some of the pain meds and his eyes and arms twitched. If anyone else has anymore questions, contact Terry Welsh and he will tell you everything that is going on up to date. Sorry for this rude and unnecessary post, but this is very hard for my father and all that are good friends with Mike. The racing community is the only family Mike has ever had.

03-08-2008, 09:57 PM	#8
Scatpacktom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers Needed Excuse me Kevin, but Terry is who told me Mike did those things. 4:59 today as a matter of fact.Terry said Mike had a positive day.Maybe you misunderstood or I wasn't explicit enough but don't jump down my throat buddy.The fact that you imply that I don't care about Mike because you don't know who I am says something about your character.

03-09-2008, 01:15 AM	#9
GRAPE Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 115 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Prayers Needed Thanks for all your prayers and support.It will be severel days before we Know Mike's true condition. There is a lot going on right now.I will try to keep everbody up to date with good info. any questions please feal free to call me 24-7 267-226-1585 or email tkgrape@verizon.net Terry Welsh

03-09-2008, 01:50 AM	#10
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Prayers Needed I hope amd pray Mike makes a full recovery. I have been in a sort of funk, the last couple of days because of some problems with the car. I read this and realized how insignificant the car really is. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS