Hi All,
Some time ago a post was made refering to an accident on the A36 at the junction with Branch Road, Hinton Chaterhouse.
http://www.wiltshirebikers.co.uk/cgi...=1295601182/13
I was the rider involved in this incident and, as a result, suffered serious injuries including a fractured pelvis, dislocated and broken shoulder, multiple wrist and forearm fractures, several broken ribs and lung bruising.
Over the last few months, and 3 operations later, I am still off work but continuing to make a good, albeit slow, recovery. The addition of 3 metal plates and a plethora of screws, two of which are around 4" long, is taking me some time to adjust to.
However, my main reason for posting today is to share with you the outcome of the Police prosecution against the other party, a young female, that was finalised yesterday at Bath Magistrates Court.
The charge of Driving without due care and attention was accepted with a guilty plea from the defendant and, after much deliberation, the bench passed sentence with a 6 month disqualification, plus fines, costs and fees totalling £225.
Although this has little effect on easing the pain and suffering I have and will still endure for some considerable time, along with the heartache and worry of my family and friends, I feel that it does say much to other road users that the phrase "I didn't see him", as was given in my situation, is not acceptable and that the Police, the Courts and the law in general are taking motorcycling incidents seriously.
'Think Bike' it's not just a catchy phrase.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those that wished me a speedy recovery all those weeks ago and say that should I still be able to ride again, and have the courage to do so once my abilities allow, I hope to see some of you on Wiltshire Bikers ride-outs.
Wishing you all safe journeys where ever you may go,
Allun
