May halong lungkot na ibinahagi ni Gab Valenciano ang ilang larawan niya matapos ma-“side swiped on the freeway” ang minamaneho niyang motorsiklo sa California, USA.
Kuwento ni Gab, noong Martes, May 16, 2023, pa nangyari ang insidente.
Ito raw ang kauna-unahang aksidenteng nangyari sa kanya matapos ang dalawang dekadang pagmu-motor.
Madalas na ibinibida ni Gab sa kanyang Instagram ang kanyang pagmu-motorsiklo.
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Ang tinutukoy niyang aksidente ay iyong mabangga sa kalye o ma-"side swiped."
Naaksidente na rin kasi sa motor noon si Gab pero nangyari ito sa isang timpalak — sa 2019 Philippine Superbikes Championships na ginanap sa Batangas Racing Circuit sa Rosario, Batangas, noong June 2, 2019.
Read: Gab Valenciano figures in motorcycle racing accident
Pagpapatuloy pa ni Gab, mabuti na lang daw at naka “full gear” siya pero dahil daw sa impact ng aksidente, “it burned through my jacket and pants” kaya may mga larawan siyang may dugo sa kanyang tuhod at braso.
Sabi niya sa kanyang post ngayong araw, May 22, 2023, “TRIGGER WARNING: BLOOD
“Last Tuesday, my Tito Ranier and I spoke about me speaking and sharing my testimony in his church. A couple of moments after I left to go to him, this happened.
“I got side swiped on the freeway by an suv at around 75mph which launched me a good 70ft away from the collision.
“I was in full gear but because of the force of the impact and momentum, it burned through my jacket and pants.
“This is the first accident in my entire life that I did not expect or see coming. Been riding for close to two decades and still, new unexpected experiences to learn from.”
Nagpasalamat naman si Gab sa mga drivers at riders na hinintuan siya upang saklolohan.
Gayundin sa mga emergency personnel na agaran siyang ginamot.
Dagdag niya, “I would like to say thank you to all the drivers and riders who stopped to help me by checking up, giving me water and food.
"Also exchanged numbers in case I needed assistance later on.
"Esp @pumpkin_600 who I just met due to this incident and he stopped and stayed with me for a bit. Thank you bro!
“I also want to commend all the firemen, police officers and EMTs who were professional, efficient and kind. I have never felt so safe after a major accident.
“Thank you also to all my friends, family and loved ones for all the messages of encouragement and love, here and in Manila. I love you all!!
“Lastly, I want to say thank you to my Tito Ranier who picked me up in the hospital and took care of me for the first few days.
"It’s been very tough moving around especially at night considering I have gashes on my lower and upper back, so sleeping has been tough too but all is well. Slowly but surely.
“Today is Sunday and by God’s grace, I was able to speak and share my life story. With my family by my side. In all things God works for the good of those who love Him. May God bless you all today and keep you and your loved ones safe out there. All is well in His name.”
Bumuhos naman kaagad ang message of support mula sa maraming celebrities sa post na ito ng actor-dancer.
Pinayuhan naman siya ng kanyang Tito Martin Nievera na mag-drive na ng kotse next time.
Kasalukuyang nasa Los Angeles, California si Gab upang i-pursue ang iba pa niyang hilig sa kanyang karera.
Read: Gab Valenciano back in Los Angeles for good: “A new season, a new chapter, a new step.”