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Biker was killed as he filmed run

Published Date:

22 January 2010

By Ian Gallagher

News reporter An experienced motorcyclist died when he lost control of his bike while trying to film his high speed run on a camcorder, an inquest has heard. William Body, 50, of Dunkirk Road, Desborough, died of multiple injuries when he came off his Triumph motorcycle and hit a tree while riding along Harborough Road in the town on April 20 last year.

It was the second tragedy to strike the family in

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18 months as Mr Body's 13–year–old son Jason was killed when he was hit by a car near the family home in October 2007. He died in hospital nearly three weeks later.

PC Shay Herbinson, forensic collision investigator for Northamptonshire Police, told the inquest at Kettering Magistrates Court yesterday that a camcorder was found in the debris and it seemed Mr Body had been filming himself.

Footage was recovered showing a speed of 83mph but it would have been "considerably higher" at the point Mr Body lost control, PC Herbinson said.

The inquest heard Mr Body had held a licence since 1967 and there was no suggestion drugs or alcohol were involved.

Witnesses at the Gurkhas restaurant saw Mr Body pass at a "steady pace" before turning at a roundabout and heading back towards them at speed.

Ralph Berry of Rotherham said: "I got the impression at the time that the bike was travelling well in excess of 100mph. I would say as an experienced motorcyclist that it was not a safe speed, but if he had not picked up the bike mid-corner he would have made it around the corner."

Speaking after, Mr Body's wife Lisa said: "It brings some comfort that it has come to the end and we can put some sort of closure on it. It has been very difficult on top of Jason's inquest but we now have closure for both of them."

Coroner Anne Pember returned a verdict of accidental death.

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Submitted on 02/01/2010

Submitted by: chris gibbons
Reference: london times 22/1/10

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>> Moderator Scores <<

James said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
In the end, this is just another motorcycle mishap (though I do wonder what the footage he shot might have looked like)! Thanks, Chris!


Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: Too Common
As James said. Thanks just the same.


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