Bummer. Some days it just don't pay to get out of bed! Dumbass kid needs to lose his licience for a LONG, LONG time and pay some serious fines and reparations to the guys he plowed down.

The article doesn't report the seriousness of the man's injuries. Mr. Johnson won't ever be going back to work as a result of this "accident".

Really? It's a big green and white truck that takes up the whole lane, and you didn't see it? Was that text message, phone call or song you couldn't find on your mp3 player more important than Mr. Johnsons' lively hood, way of life or the people who depend on him?
I know Mr. Drakulich nobody is as important as you!

As a long time friend of Jerry's wife, i can say its VERY sad that he wont be able to EVER get up and chase his kids due to some dumbass not paying attention. my heart goes out to the johnson family and i love all around! he lost both his legs and is doing a little better.

I lost a friend this year that got hit by a garbage truck on Bayshore Gardens Pkwy. It killed him. I know this may really upset some people but maybe the Garbage truck workers should be trained better in safety. I understand this accident was not their fault but it seems like if they were in the road putting out safety cones they should have been on the lookout for these horrible drivers. I know this may strick a nerve in some people and I'm sorry for that... It just seems to me like there are way too many preventable accidents. Jerry and Leo you are in my thoughts and prayers as is my dead friend Kevin Halloran.

Ok first off Pam, I'm sorry about your friend, but don't comment on something you have know clue about. Jerry and his wife are very close longtime friends of mine and i know he did everything correctly. He has 2 beautiful girls and a wonderfully beautiful wife to live for and there's no way he would risk his life/family like this. He almost and still could lose his life (he already lost both of his legs) all because some stupid teenager wasn't watching what he was doing. Seriously, this Daniel kid needs to have more then his license taken away. I personally think he should have to face Jerry's wife and daughters and see exactly what he has put them through. Then he needs to also face the Leo and his family. I really hope he doesn't get just a slap on the wrist for this. Daniels stupid actions have affected more lives that what he realizes.

Mr. Johnson is my cousin and he is still in serious but stable condition. His family will have a long road ahead of them, but we have faith that everything will turn out fine. This was a horrible accident and I'm sure the young man who hit him feels horrible, but until all factors are known let please lets not turn this into a argument. This is especially hard on the family because we lost another family member due to a drunk driver. We have survived a tragedy like this before and what is important is that we stick together as a family and continue to pray for his recovery. We can play the blame game later but lets focus our prayers on the family and his small girls who just want to see their daddy for Christmas. Please pray for our Miracle because we need it.

Careless driving??? Is that all he was charged with? Really!!!Good thing this didnt happen in VA. My thoughts and prayers go out to both families. As for Pams comment wow you got some nerve is all I can say.

Sounds like a terrible situation for all parties involved. My prayers go out Jerry, Leo and Daniel, because I am sure all the families involved must be struggling with this what happened and what was done.