'Car surfing' victim, 17, improving
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Nathan Rosenow
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Jason Klein
JANESVILLE — A teen seriously injured May 2 while “car surfing” in a Janesville parking lot has been moved from Mercy Hospital to a rehabilitation facility.
Nathan Rosenow, 17, a junior at Parker High School, was transferred Thursday to a facility near Madison, his friend Michael Mayfield said.
“He is awake and moving. Moving a lot,” Mayfield said. “He responds to what you say. He will hug you if you ask him for a hug.”
Police reports written shortly after the accident quote a Mercy Hospital emergency room doctor as saying that Rosenow of 2017 S. Crosby, Janesville, had severe head trauma, bleeding in his brain and skull fractures.
Rosenow’s stepmother, Vickie Rosenow, said Nathan’s move to a rehabilitation center was “very good news,” but she declined to comment further.
Rosenow turned 17 on Sunday.
Jason T. Klein, 17, of 1237 S. Arch St., Janesville, has been charged with causing injury by reckless driving. He is free on a signature bond but is prohibited from driving until the case is settled or his bond conditions are amended.
Klein was driving a sport-utility vehicle in the large parking lot at the northwest corner of Center and Kellogg avenues in Janesville on Friday night when Nathan jumped in and on the vehicle in two separate stunts, according to the criminal complaint against Klein.
Rosenow fell off the vehicle during the second stunt, according to police records.
Klein is scheduled to appear in court July 15, according to online court records.
Jun 7, 2008 at 1:43 p.m.
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I think its sad that kid is getting charged. I remember being that age and having my friends do stupid stuff like car surfing. But im sure the person driving did tie him up there and force him to do it. Now that kid could go to jail.
May 31, 2008 at 11:47 p.m.
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haha,
that picture of Nate is like from when he was in middle school.
that's funny,
but Nate is doing really great,
i'm proud.
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May 31, 2008 at 9:18 p.m.
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grumpyheart2002. . .
If you don't like whats on the T.V. ... do you change the channel?
So if you don't like what your reading, read something else.
kthanxbye
May 31, 2008 at 7:25 p.m.
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Great News!
May 31, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.
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Hannah,
On Friday May 23rd, Joey was transferred to Shriner's Hospital in Cincinnati. Kristi, Scott and Scott's mother are there with him. He had a surgery on his hand last Thursday. There is talk of removing the ventilator soon.
There will be fundraisers for the family on June 28th. I know one is a steak fry with raffles and auctions at the Beloit Moose Lodge.
May 31, 2008 at 5:07 p.m.
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What part of this article is fictional? He has been transferred and he is doing much better. Sure he has a long way to go, but he's improving!
May 31, 2008 at 11:56 a.m.
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boy do you reporters really need to get your facts straight. maybe you should talk to family before you report what you think your writing. this article couldnt be more fictional.
May 31, 2008 at 11:36 a.m.
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hannah:
As far as I know, one or two of our reporters have tried to get in touch with the family for an update. I think they've run into some obstacles, but I'm sure they'll keep working on it.
Kayla Bunge
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May 31, 2008 at 11 a.m.
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good to hear.
Does anyone know how the 2 year old is doing after the fire ? I havent seen any updates.
May 31, 2008 at 9:16 a.m.
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THANK GOD and my prayers are still with the family
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