Bad.

As posted from the Cartoonist Conspiracy website:
Fellow cartoonist, cyclist, and all around wonderful person Eric Lappegard passed away on July 23rd, 2007 from complications after a car accident that had left him paralyzed earlier this month. Eric was a charming fella, full of passion and enthusiasm, and talented as hell. Please take the time to check out some of his wonderful comics and get a glimpse of what we’ve lost.
www.ericlappegard.com.
Eric's several communities of friends here in Minneapolis are putting together a day-long benefit/celebration of the life of Eric on SEPTEMBER 8th, 2007 which will include an "Alley Cat" bike race, an art show at Altered Esthetics gallery(www.alteredesthetics.com), silent auction, music, and more.
All money will go towards Eric's parents to help pay for the remaining hospital bills, etc.
The remainder of this article can be seen here: Eric Lappegard tribute/benefit.
I met Eric at my first International Cartoonist Conspiracy, which was almost three months ago. I remember him talking about his bike. I didn't know him very well, but from those three hours spent, I could tell he loved comics and his bike. It's a sad day here at bewilderedkid.com
More info on the benefit/celebration as it's released.