Seaham biker killed in crash near Richmond

A MOTORCYCLE rider has been killed after colliding with a stone wall near Richmond, North Yorkshire.

The crash happened on the A6108 Reeth to Richmond road, one mile out of Richmond near Lowenthwaite Bridge, at about 3.30pm yesterday.

The 52-year-old rider, from the Seaham area of County Durham, was pronounced dead at the scene. An air ambulance attended.

He was riding in a group of three male riders who were heading towards Richmond when he the collision happened.

It is believed the rider lost control while negotiating water running across the road.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for any witnesses who were travelling on the A6108 at the time and saw the collision, or recall seeing the group of riders travelling towards Richmond, to contact the force on 101, select option 2, and ask for Mick Hancock.

People can also email Michael.Hancock487@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 12120154935.

Comments(3)

spragger says...
12:49pm Sun 16 Sep 12

Condolences to the family
The attrition continues, very soon the bikers will put away their machines and all will be quiet until April next year.
The Dales and North Yorks roads have taken many bikers. Is it worth the risk?

theAnatchyHippy says...
9:02pm Sun 16 Sep 12

i was so upset when i heard this.. i've got a bike myself, only passed a month or so ago, i didn't even realise something as simple as water on the road could end this way..

Ann O'Mie says...
12:20pm Mon 17 Sep 12

What a sad shame.

That water has been running across the road for at least three months, possibly as many as six. It's on a tight bend, and you'd have thought something could have been done about it by now.

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