According to law enforcement on the scene, a car cut LTC West off, resulting in two motorcycles colliding, one of which was his. He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment.
Family and members of Team West are at the hospital, and we will continue to provide updates.
We appreciate the support and kind notes and solicit your continued prayers.
Oh wow...Praying for Col. Allen West...
Please be ok!
oh man.... i hope he is alright =\
According to a comment on the linked FB post in the tweet, Lt. Col. West is alert and talking:
https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanCoffeeCornerWithAngela/posts/please-pray-for-allen-west-he-is-in-emergency-and-his-motorcycle-has-been-hit-ou/2977196032361168/
More: FB video post by a woman who stopped to render aid: https://www.facebook.com/4EvaAhhWatson/videos/3532135443481169/
Posted on his Instagram:
UPDATE from Team West: Here is what we know:
According to law enforcement on the scene, a car cut LTC West off, resulting in two motorcycles colliding, one of which was his. He was transported by helicopter to the hospital, where he is currently in stable condition and undergoing assessment.
Family and members of Team West are at the hospital, and we will continue to provide updates.
We appreciate the support and kind notes and solicit your continued prayers.
PrayersForAllen
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