MUSKEGON, Mich. — An injured bicyclist in Muskegon is searching for the person who came to her aid and called 911 after a bike accident knocked her unconscious.
"I was unconscious for, I guess, three minutes. I don't really, I don't remember much of anything after that," said Muskegon bike rider, Sally Dishaw.
Last Tuesday, Dishaw went out for her regular bike ride on Lakeshore Drive in Muskegon when her whole world was turned upside down.
"I looked over my shoulder just to make sure that there was no car there before I just merged out from, like the sidewalk onto the bike lane. I believe I ran into the corner of my handlebar and hit into a no parking sign. That's about all I remember," said Dishaw.
Four hours later, Dishaw woke up in the emergency room.
"I woke up feeling very dazed and hurt. I have an abrasion on my cheekbone. I have couple of stitches in an elbow and a big bruise here, but besides that, hey, I survived," said Dishaw.
Dishaw was released from the hospital a few hours after arriving to the emergency room. EMTs told her a passerby called 911, which likely helped to save her life.
"It reinforced and brought up, you know, my my faith in humanity, that people out there are still out there, and you see somebody in trouble and you help them," said Dishaw.
Although Dishaw had her helmet on, a recent surge of bike accidents has affected many in West Michigan. Mary Free Bed Recreational Therapist Christy Vanhaver said it's important to be aware of your surroundings when you're out riding.
"Make sure that you don't have music going, make sure you're aware of your surroundings, aware of approaching traffic, make sure you're following the rules of the road. Make sure that your helmet fits you well, so it protects you the best. On top of that, be a safe bike rider," said Vanhaver.
As far as how Dishaw is feeling after her accident, she said she's just thankful to the person that helped to save her life.
"Thank you so much for stopping your busy day to take the time call 911. Whoever did that, wow, appreciate it," said Dishaw.
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