Sunday, April 22, 2007

Car driver arrested after biker and his lad killed in Lincs...

A motorcyclist and his 14-year-old son were killed in a crash on their way to a bikers rally at Skegness yesterday.

Lincolnshire Police say the dad and his lad, died after colliding with another bike and a car in Gainsborough.

They were among a small group of bikers on their way to a rally at Butlins Holiday Camp.

The 41-year-old man died at the scene. The 14-year-old who was riding pillion behind his dad, died at Lincoln County Hospital.

The rider and pillion passenger on the other bike were also taken to hospital.

A police spokesman said the driver of the car, a Vauxhall Corsa, had been arrested.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awful news. I believe Cutting Edge this evening is about deaths on the A46 road in Lincolnshire.

Anonymous said...

A tragic loss of LIFE & TWO Generations, knew of the Biker from work. A real character who lived and worked for his son.

Anonymous said...

Sorry - it is next weeks Cutting Edge that covers road deaths in Lincolnshire.

fairdealphil said...

Liz

thanks for the info on cutting edge...i'll hope to have time to watch it!

fairdealphil said...

Liz:

it seems we all missed Cutting Edge. It WAS Monday of this week, not next...I've done a fresh post on the programme and reaction to it.

Anonymous said...

Tragic Father & Son Bikers laid to rest on Friday 4th of May at a ceremony boasting over 400 friends and family. TWO lives wiped out but not forgotten!