Friday February 7, 1997
Following an 11-day stay at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, race car
driver Davy Jones was transferred today to the Indianapolis-based
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, where he will continue treatment for
head and neck injuries. Jones crashed Jan. 23 during practice at the Disney
World Speedway.
Dr. Henry Bock, Medical Director of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reports
that Jones is in good condition and recovering well from his injuries.
Jones is walking independently and talking with his wife and medical staff.
Jones is excited to begin rehabilitation and looks forward to a full
recovery. "It (the injury) was the last thing we expected to happen as we
prepared for our new racing season," Jones said. "The fans, the racing
community and my family have all been behind me 100%. I can't wait to
personally thank everyone - when I return to the track."
Well wishes can be faxed to Jones and his family at 317-329-2104 or mailed
c/o Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, 4141 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN
46254-2607
Thursday January 30, 1997
From Clarian Health Media relations: Race driver Davy Jones who was transfered from the Orlando Regional Medical Center to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Monday for evaluation and treatment of a closed head injury, has been upgraded from serious to fair condition. Methodist physicians report that Jones is showing steady progress, communicating with his wife and his doctors, and actively participating in his treatment. Mary Elizabeth Jones and Galles Racing want to thank well wishers - and especially the racing community - for their hundreds of calls and faxes.
Monday January 27, 1997
From Clarian Health Media relations: Race driver Davy Jones was transfered today from the Orlando Regional Medical Center to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for further evaluation and treatment. Because of its long-standing relationship with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Methodist has extensive experience treating racing-related injuries. Jones remains in serious but stable condition with a closed head injury. Further updates on Jone's condition will come from the Methodist Media Relations Department. Updates will be distributed only if Jones' condition changes. Well wishes can be faxed to Jones and his family at 317-929-6315 or mailed C/O Methodist Hosptital, I-65 @ 21st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1367.
Saturday January 25, 1997
10:00 a.m. Driver Davy Jones remains in serious condition in the Critical Care Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center with head and neck injuries. He is reponding to commands and all of his vital signs are stable.
Friday January 24, 1997
2:00 p.m. Dr. Henry Bock, track medical director reports from the Critical Care Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center that driver Davy Jones condition remains unchanged. Next update will be at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (1/25).
10:00 a.m. Update on Driver Davy Jones from Dr. Henry Bock, track medical director: Jones is awake and talking. Tests indicate he has a neck injury and he is experiencing weakness in his left arm. He remains in serious condition in the Critical Care Unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Jones will undergo further evaluation and tests today. Next update will be at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday January 23, 1997
4:00 p.m. update on driver Davy Jones from Dr. Henry Bock, track medical director:
"The news from ORMC (Orlando Regional Medical Center) is encouraging where Davy Jones remains hospitalized. His condition has been upgraded to serious. He has been admitted to the critical care unit where his vital signs are stable."
At 1:30 p.m., Dr. Henry Bock, track medical director, issued the following statement on the condition of race driver Davy Jones:
"Davy Jones remains in critical but stable condition at ORMC (Orlando Regional Medical Center). The attending trauma surgeon, Dr. Ernest Block, has reported preliminary X-ray studies are negative. He remains in the trauma center for further tests and evaluation."
At 11:45 a.m., #4 Davy Jones and the Monsoon -Galles Racing G Force/Oldsmobile Aurora got sideways in the third turn, slid 160 feet into the dirt in the middle of the turn, continued sideways 220 feet to hit the outside wall with the rear, did a half-spin 200 feet to hit the inside wall with the rear and continued 60 feet to a stop in the infield grass near the starting line. The car sustained heavy rear and right side damage. Jones suffered a head injury and was transported by helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
