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Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in an accident on the A4074.
The crash - between the Golden Balls roundabout and the Berinsfield roundabout - occurred shortly before 9.45am.
An ambulance and helicopter carrying a doctor were scrambled, but the motorcyclist, a 40-year-old man who has not yet been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed in both directions and traffic diverted until 1.30pm while police carried out investigations.
The coroner and the man's family have been informed of his death.
Both the motorcyclist and the driver of the Ford Transit van had been travelling southbound along the road, which links Oxford and Reading, when the collision occurred.
Accident investigator Sgt Sarah Flavin said: "We are aware there were several motorists who may have seen the collision and not stopped and spoken to police.
"I would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the collision, or the motorcyclist or van before- hand."
The man's red motorcycle was removed from the scene by a recovery truck team shortly before 1pm.
Speaking at the scene, Pc Jude Miranda, of Abingdon Police Station, said: "The motorbike was in bits, the lights and the number plates were found about 15 or 20 feet away.
"The body was found in the layby along with the motorbike."
Phil Warwick, 41, a supervisor from Oxfordshire Highways, who was at the scene diverting traffic, said the driver of the van was a colleague.
He said: "He was pretty shaken up. He said he just came off the Golden Balls roundabout heading south and was trying to turn right when it happened."
The collision happened just yards from a sign reminding motorists about the number of accidents which have happened on the notorious stretch of road.
In April, 22-year-old motorcyclist Mark d'Ardenne died in a head-on collision further south on the A4074, on the Dorchester bypass.
Anyone who witnessed yesterday's collision and is yet to speak to Thames Valley Police should call Sgt Flavin on 08458 505505.
6:43pm Wednesday 6th August 2008
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CommentPosted by: Stu, berinsfield on 9:00pm Wed 6 Aug 08
R.I.P Gazza
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Posted by: Anon, Oxford on 9:00pm Wed 6 Aug 08
The bikers fault?? what happend to checking your mirrors before turning? You are allowed to over take on that stretch of road. AND NO, we are not colour blind to indicators. Are you drivers blind when you pull out of junctions infront of us? Because you've not looked properly? Because I've had that happen to me several times and i've kept to the speed limit. JUST because we choose to ride on two wheels doesn't mean we are to blame for every single accident that happens when a motorcyclist is unfortunately killed due to drivers neglect to not look properly and check their mirrors.
My regards to the family of the man involved.
The bikers fault?? what happend to checking your mirrors before turning? You are allowed to over take on that stretch of road. AND NO, we are not colour blind to indicators. Are you drivers blind when you pull out of junctions infront of us? Because you've not looked properly? Because I've had that happen to me several times and i've kept to the speed limit. JUST because we choose to ride on two wheels doesn't mean we are to blame for every single accident that happens when a motorcyclist is unfortunately killed due to drivers neglect to not look properly and check their mirrors.
My regards to the family of the man involved.
Posted by: a mate on 9:52pm Wed 6 Aug 08
this man was a good friend of mine who loved life who loved his daughters and also enjoyed life.
i find it hard to understand how people can draw conclusions on something they know nothing about forever a friend
rip gary xxxxxxxxxxxxx
this man was a good friend of mine who loved life who loved his daughters and also enjoyed life.
i find it hard to understand how people can draw conclusions on something they know nothing about forever a friend
rip gary xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Ali hudspeth, Abingdon on 10:49pm Wed 6 Aug 08
there is no right turn going south bound on that road so why was the van trying to turn right? he was obviously doing it illegally or doing a u turn... u were a a lovely man gary. ywhy do the good die young? RIP GARY X
there is no right turn going south bound on that road so why was the van trying to turn right? he was obviously doing it illegally or doing a u turn... u were a a lovely man gary. ywhy do the good die young? RIP GARY X
Posted by: ricky, oxford on 10:49pm Wed 6 Aug 08
the word respect,let alone the application.is wasted on the masses.bikers are trained ,motorists in general are not. look out for the biker.
the word respect,let alone the application.is wasted on the masses.bikers are trained ,motorists in general are not. look out for the biker.
Posted by: a friend, oxford on 11:10pm Wed 6 Aug 08
gary you were a great mate and u lived life to the full i hope u you are in a better place now
thinking of your family and all that loved you at this sad time
intil we meet again mate
rip in gary xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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gary you were a great mate and u lived life to the full i hope u you are in a better place now
thinking of your family and all that loved you at this sad time
intil we meet again mate
rip in gary xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Posted by: anon on 11:22pm Wed 6 Aug 08
DON'T KNOW THE GUY BUT RIP MATE, DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HIS FAMILY.
AS FOR THE INSENSITIVE COMMENTS LEFT, I WUD LIKE TO SAY HAVE SUM CONSIDERATION A MAN HAS DIED & FIND OUT THE FACTS BEFORE POINTING THE FINGER OF BLAME! EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE CAREFUL ON THE ROAD, DON'T BLAME JUST BIKERS! I I SEE CARS OVER/UNDERTAKIN ALL THE TIME. 3 DEATHS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS TAKEN BY THE ROAD! RIP RISHI, LAURA AND GARY MAY GOD BLESS U ALL AND UR FAMILIES.XXX
DON'T KNOW THE GUY BUT RIP MATE, DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HIS FAMILY.
AS FOR THE INSENSITIVE COMMENTS LEFT, I WUD LIKE TO SAY HAVE SUM CONSIDERATION A MAN HAS DIED & FIND OUT THE FACTS BEFORE POINTING THE FINGER OF BLAME! EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE CAREFUL ON THE ROAD, DON'T BLAME JUST BIKERS! I I SEE CARS OVER/UNDERTAKIN ALL THE TIME. 3 DEATHS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS TAKEN BY THE ROAD! RIP RISHI, LAURA AND GARY MAY GOD BLESS U ALL AND UR FAMILIES.XXX
Posted by: Janita and Ray, Berinsfield on 12:07am Thu 7 Aug 08
Gary you were an angel you didnt deserve to go this way our thought are with your girls sam and all your family. REST IN PEACE babe the shop wont be the same without your visits. lots of love XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Gary you were an angel you didnt deserve to go this way our thought are with your girls sam and all your family. REST IN PEACE babe the shop wont be the same without your visits. lots of love XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Posted by: Sean, Didcot on 12:51am Thu 7 Aug 08
As someone who drives Oxfordshires roads everyday of his working week I should like to make an observation. Was the van indicating and did the bike miss it? Did the van driver check his mirror before he signaled? These are not questions for speculation here, they are for the coroners court to decide. They will have all the evidence so lets leave it to them and let our thoughts be with the families of those involved.
As for Foxes dinner, I am not a biker but recognise the unique nature of the place....would people prefer it to be replaced with a mcdonalds or burger king?
As someone who drives Oxfordshires roads everyday of his working week I should like to make an observation. Was the van indicating and did the bike miss it? Did the van driver check his mirror before he signaled? These are not questions for speculation here, they are for the coroners court to decide. They will have all the evidence so lets leave it to them and let our thoughts be with the families of those involved.
As for Foxes dinner, I am not a biker but recognise the unique nature of the place....would people prefer it to be replaced with a mcdonalds or burger king?
Posted by: kayleigh, benson on 8:12am Thu 7 Aug 08
gary was my stepdad for 15 years, his girls are distraught and cant quite believe their dad has been taken in this way. the whole family are sticking together at this sad time we all hope he is in a better place now.
RIP gary and DAD ****
gary was my stepdad for 15 years, his girls are distraught and cant quite believe their dad has been taken in this way. the whole family are sticking together at this sad time we all hope he is in a better place now.
RIP gary and DAD ****
Posted by: SHERRI and jasmin, benson on 8:17am Thu 7 Aug 08
hi dad just wanted to say we miss you greatly and will love forever our love always your girls XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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hi dad just wanted to say we miss you greatly and will love forever our love always your girls XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Posted by: donna, abingdon on 8:46am Thu 7 Aug 08
he was such a nice blokee, cant belive he was taken like that. rip gary.
he was such a nice blokee, cant belive he was taken like that. rip gary.
Posted by: julie and family, blackpool on 8:58am Thu 7 Aug 08
just want to say how sad we all are here ,still cant believe it what a waste ,thinking of you and all the family at this sad sad time RIP GARY XX
just want to say how sad we all are here ,still cant believe it what a waste ,thinking of you and all the family at this sad sad time RIP GARY XX
Posted by: Ed, Oxford on 9:15am Thu 7 Aug 08
Very sad, I even said RIP when I drove past the spot on the way home last night.
It's a fast road but not a dangerous one, if you're prepared to sit behind slower traffic. I never overtake down there.
Very sad, I even said RIP when I drove past the spot on the way home last night.
It's a fast road but not a dangerous one, if you're prepared to sit behind slower traffic. I never overtake down there.
Posted by: Another biker, Chalgrove on 9:39am Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Ali hudspeth[/bold] wrote:
there is no right turn going south bound on that road so why was the van trying to turn right? he was obviously doing it illegally or doing a u turn... u were a a lovely man gary. ywhy do the good die young? RIP GARY X[/quote] Yes there is, it takes you onto the Dorchester/Abingdon road.
Ali hudspeth wrote:
there is no right turn going south bound on that road so why was the van trying to turn right? he was obviously doing it illegally or doing a u turn... u were a a lovely man gary. ywhy do the good die young? RIP GARY X
Yes there is, it takes you onto the Dorchester/Abingdon road.
Posted by: John, oxford on 10:15am Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Another biker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Ali hudspeth[/bold] wrote:
there is no right turn going south bound on that road so why was the van trying to turn right? he was obviously doing it illegally or doing a u turn... u were a a lovely man gary. ywhy do the good die young? RIP GARY X[/quote] Yes there is, it takes you onto the Dorchester/Abingdon road.[/quote] To correct both of you. Another biker - the turning to Burcot to which you refer is a No Entry. Ali - yes you can turn right into the slip road leading up to Notcutts.
Another biker wrote:
Ali hudspeth wrote:
there is no right turn going south bound on that road so why was the van trying to turn right? he was obviously doing it illegally or doing a u turn... u were a a lovely man gary. ywhy do the good die young? RIP GARY X
Yes there is, it takes you onto the Dorchester/Abingdon road.
To correct both of you. Another biker - the turning to Burcot to which you refer is a No Entry. Ali - yes you can turn right into the slip road leading up to Notcutts.
Posted by: Penny R, benson on 10:19am Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
The bikers fault?? what happend to checking your mirrors before turning? You are allowed to over take on that stretch of road. AND NO, we are not colour blind to indicators. Are you drivers blind when you pull out of junctions infront of us? Because you've not looked properly? Because I've had that happen to me several times and i've kept to the speed limit. JUST because we choose to ride on two wheels doesn't mean we are to blame for every single accident that happens when a motorcyclist is unfortunately killed due to drivers neglect to not look properly and check their mirrors.
My regards to the family of the man involved.[/quote] Oh so you were there were you? Saw the driver didn't check his mirrors did you? Then I suggest you contact the Police as a witness or else shut up if you are only guessing
Anon wrote:
The bikers fault?? what happend to checking your mirrors before turning? You are allowed to over take on that stretch of road. AND NO, we are not colour blind to indicators. Are you drivers blind when you pull out of junctions infront of us? Because you've not looked properly? Because I've had that happen to me several times and i've kept to the speed limit. JUST because we choose to ride on two wheels doesn't mean we are to blame for every single accident that happens when a motorcyclist is unfortunately killed due to drivers neglect to not look properly and check their mirrors.
My regards to the family of the man involved.
Oh so you were there were you? Saw the driver didn't check his mirrors did you? Then I suggest you contact the Police as a witness or else shut up if you are only guessing
Posted by: Mick, Didcot on 10:41am Thu 7 Aug 08
Yesterday (6/8/8), in around Didcot AND Burcot TWO motorists pulled out in front of me on my motorcycle. I was not speeding, I had my lights on and I was positioned correctly in the road. I also drive cars. There are few times when I go out on my bike that I do not have to take aavoiding action because some car/van/lorry driver has not seen me because they are looking for something larger than a motorcycle and drivers only glance in their rear view mirrors so often do not see motorcycles which are not very wide. I doubt there is any car driver writing on this message board that has not been responsible for making a motorcyclist take avoiding action at some point. So before all you finger pointers start blaming motorcyclists take a look in the mirror.
Yesterday (6/8/8), in around Didcot AND Burcot TWO motorists pulled out in front of me on my motorcycle. I was not speeding, I had my lights on and I was positioned correctly in the road. I also drive cars. There are few times when I go out on my bike that I do not have to take aavoiding action because some car/van/lorry driver has not seen me because they are looking for something larger than a motorcycle and drivers only glance in their rear view mirrors so often do not see motorcycles which are not very wide. I doubt there is any car driver writing on this message board that has not been responsible for making a motorcyclist take avoiding action at some point. So before all you finger pointers start blaming motorcyclists take a look in the mirror.
Posted by: Ray, Berinsfield on 11:14am Thu 7 Aug 08
gary u were a good friend u always helped me out when i needed it will miss our daily chats u always made me laugh rip mate
gary u were a good friend u always helped me out when i needed it will miss our daily chats u always made me laugh rip mate
Posted by: Anon, Oxford on 11:42am Thu 7 Aug 08
X R.I.P Gary you were a great dad to your girls and great to sam aswell we all miss you and cant beleve this has happened you were a great friend to all and hope your in a great place now X R.I.P X
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X R.I.P Gary you were a great dad to your girls and great to sam aswell we all miss you and cant beleve this has happened you were a great friend to all and hope your in a great place now X R.I.P X
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Posted by: Nick, Oxford on 12:09pm Thu 7 Aug 08
I just wanted to exprese my heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of this man. I am a friend of Mark who was killed earlier this year on the A4074 so I know how sad it is. Just so you know you are not alone and many people are thinking of you.
I just wanted to exprese my heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of this man. I am a friend of Mark who was killed earlier this year on the A4074 so I know how sad it is. Just so you know you are not alone and many people are thinking of you.
Posted by: Super 62, Dorchester on 12:55pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Firstly, another sad loss, but an avoidable one.
Motorcyclists (I am one) , your bike will easily out perform your abilities and reactions and in some cases the road surface, drive within your limits AND the law!.
Firstly, another sad loss, but an avoidable one.
Motorcyclists (I am one) , your bike will easily out perform your abilities and reactions and in some cases the road surface, drive within your limits AND the law!.
Posted by: m8 on 2:17pm Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Super 62[/bold] wrote:
Firstly, another sad loss, but an avoidable one. Motorcyclists (I am one) , your bike will easily out perform your abilities and reactions and in some cases the road surface, drive within your limits AND the law!. [/quote] how do you no the motorcyclist was driving above his limits? he has had motorbikes ever since he was 17 years old (an experinced rider)and how do you no he was breaking the law? was you there? no the facts before you judge people!
Super 62 wrote:
Firstly, another sad loss, but an avoidable one. Motorcyclists (I am one) , your bike will easily out perform your abilities and reactions and in some cases the road surface, drive within your limits AND the law!.
how do you no the motorcyclist was driving above his limits? he has had motorbikes ever since he was 17 years old (an experinced rider)and how do you no he was breaking the law? was you there? no the facts before you judge people!
Posted by: Darryl Ingram, littlemore on 3:02pm Thu 7 Aug 08
if the van driver had just come off of the golden balls roundabout and was heading south , there is no right turning untill you get to the berinsfield roundabout , how did a crash occur on a straight road ?
if the van driver had just come off of the golden balls roundabout and was heading south , there is no right turning untill you get to the berinsfield roundabout , how did a crash occur on a straight road ?
Posted by: Anon, Oxford on 3:33pm Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Penny R[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote: The bikers fault?? what happend to checking your mirrors before turning? You are allowed to over take on that stretch of road. AND NO, we are not colour blind to indicators. Are you drivers blind when you pull out of junctions infront of us? Because you\'ve not looked properly? Because I\'ve had that happen to me several times and i\'ve kept to the speed limit. JUST because we choose to ride on two wheels doesn\'t mean we are to blame for every single accident that happens when a motorcyclist is unfortunately killed due to drivers neglect to not look properly and check their mirrors. My regards to the family of the man involved.[/quote] Oh so you were there were you? Saw the driver didn\'t check his mirrors did you? Then I suggest you contact the Police as a witness or else shut up if you are only guessing [/quote] That was a reply to what someone had written before saying that it must have been the bikers fault which has now been taken off. All im trying to state is that whenever there is an accident involving a motorcyclist everyone assumes that the motorcyclist was/is alwaysto blame. No, I wasnt there, but only voicing my opinion as many others have done on here. It was stated that motorcyclists are blind to indicators in the comment left before, hence why i said we are not. I and I'm sure a lot of others are fed up of having defend ourselves just because we ride a bike and its always assumed we are in the wrong. Again, the point in which i said drivers don't check they're mirrors before turning was proved by a goverment back campagn with the 'THINK BIKE'as a lot of accidents have been caused by drivers not looking in their mirrors or checking blind spots before pulling into another lane or turning-wasn't meant to be aimed at this paticular incedent. Was just defending motorcyclists because of the comment that was said before. I'm not only guessing as I have experienced it my self with drivers not looking and just pulling out infront of me to over take or out of junctions.
Penny R wrote:
Anon wrote: The bikers fault?? what happend to checking your mirrors before turning? You are allowed to over take on that stretch of road. AND NO, we are not colour blind to indicators. Are you drivers blind when you pull out of junctions infront of us? Because you\'ve not looked properly? Because I\'ve had that happen to me several times and i\'ve kept to the speed limit. JUST because we choose to ride on two wheels doesn\'t mean we are to blame for every single accident that happens when a motorcyclist is unfortunately killed due to drivers neglect to not look properly and check their mirrors. My regards to the family of the man involved.
Oh so you were there were you? Saw the driver didn\'t check his mirrors did you? Then I suggest you contact the Police as a witness or else shut up if you are only guessing
That was a reply to what someone had written before saying that it must have been the bikers fault which has now been taken off. All im trying to state is that whenever there is an accident involving a motorcyclist everyone assumes that the motorcyclist was/is alwaysto blame. No, I wasnt there, but only voicing my opinion as many others have done on here. It was stated that motorcyclists are blind to indicators in the comment left before, hence why i said we are not. I and I'm sure a lot of others are fed up of having defend ourselves just because we ride a bike and its always assumed we are in the wrong. Again, the point in which i said drivers don't check they're mirrors before turning was proved by a goverment back campagn with the 'THINK BIKE'as a lot of accidents have been caused by drivers not looking in their mirrors or checking blind spots before pulling into another lane or turning-wasn't meant to be aimed at this paticular incedent. Was just defending motorcyclists because of the comment that was said before. I'm not only guessing as I have experienced it my self with drivers not looking and just pulling out infront of me to over take or out of junctions.
Posted by: anon, Nr Berinsfield on 4:07pm Thu 7 Aug 08
firstly my deepest sympathy to this poor man and his family ,left behind.If any one knows their geography of this road they will know that it is virtually impossible to see this right hand turn which is aturn off going north bound to the cattery and to join up with the road which turns right from the roundabout going towards the Dorchester Abingdon road.Cars should not be aloud to go right into this road as the cattery and Abingdon road can be reached safely by turning right at the roundabout.
firstly my deepest sympathy to this poor man and his family ,left behind.If any one knows their geography of this road they will know that it is virtually impossible to see this right hand turn which is aturn off going north bound to the cattery and to join up with the road which turns right from the roundabout going towards the Dorchester Abingdon road.Cars should not be aloud to go right into this road as the cattery and Abingdon road can be reached safely by turning right at the roundabout.
Posted by: every 1 at foxs diner, foxs diner on 4:39pm Thu 7 Aug 08
our heart felt condolences to garys girls, sam & all his family, you worked next door, lived next door you became a great friend to us all, we will miss your cheeky comments & burnt bacon, thanks for being a great mate you will be sadly missed by us all, rip mate ****
our heart felt condolences to garys girls, sam & all his family, you worked next door, lived next door you became a great friend to us all, we will miss your cheeky comments & burnt bacon, thanks for being a great mate you will be sadly missed by us all, rip mate ****
Posted by: Tina, Bicester on 5:28pm Thu 7 Aug 08
I was so sorry to hear about Gary's untimely death. People do nee dto be more aware of bikers, my husband was forced off his bike on the same roundabout 2 yrs old by some idiot in a white van, other people witnessed this incident but noone got the number plate. my hubby was only doind about 45-50 that was proved by the police. People are always quick to blame the bikers, but sometimes it is just the inconsiderate idiots who drive vans, not that I am pointing any fingers I don't know the whole story. I am just speaking from proven past experience. My hubby sustained serious injuries to his arm and hip, he has never riden a bike since and swears he never will again.
I was so sorry to hear about Gary's untimely death. People do nee dto be more aware of bikers, my husband was forced off his bike on the same roundabout 2 yrs old by some idiot in a white van, other people witnessed this incident but noone got the number plate. my hubby was only doind about 45-50 that was proved by the police. People are always quick to blame the bikers, but sometimes it is just the inconsiderate idiots who drive vans, not that I am pointing any fingers I don't know the whole story. I am just speaking from proven past experience. My hubby sustained serious injuries to his arm and hip, he has never riden a bike since and swears he never will again.
Posted by: Andrew, Oxford on 5:57pm Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Darryl Ingram[/bold] wrote:
if the van driver had just come off of the golden balls roundabout and was heading south , there is no right turning untill you get to the berinsfield roundabout , how did a crash occur on a straight road ? [/quote] Around 400yds south of the Golden Balls there is a spur road providing access to homes and linking into the B4015. I imagine that it will be part of the original A4074. Southbound traffic would turn right to access.
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Darryl Ingram wrote:
if the van driver had just come off of the golden balls roundabout and was heading south , there is no right turning untill you get to the berinsfield roundabout , how did a crash occur on a straight road ?
Around 400yds south of the Golden Balls there is a spur road providing access to homes and linking into the B4015. I imagine that it will be part of the original A4074. Southbound traffic would turn right to access.
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Posted by: ali, ABINGDON on 6:10pm Thu 7 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Darryl Ingram[/bold] wrote:
if the van driver had just come off of the golden balls roundabout and was heading south , there is no right turning untill you get to the berinsfield roundabout , how did a crash occur on a straight road ? [/quote] THANK U DARRYL i said that. the accident happened just after the dual carriage way as 2 lanes become 1. now are you able to turn right there accross the north bound carriage way to the slip road? there is no sign to say no right turn but no road markingas to say you can. in my own history of using that road over 20 years ive never seen or known any one to do a right turn there. Also the comment from sean in didcot u mention foxes diner why? is it cause its known for bikers?does it mean thats where he was going? no not at all.
Darryl Ingram wrote:
if the van driver had just come off of the golden balls roundabout and was heading south , there is no right turning untill you get to the berinsfield roundabout , how did a crash occur on a straight road ?
THANK U DARRYL i said that. the accident happened just after the dual carriage way as 2 lanes become 1. now are you able to turn right there accross the north bound carriage way to the slip road? there is no sign to say no right turn but no road markingas to say you can. in my own history of using that road over 20 years ive never seen or known any one to do a right turn there. Also the comment from sean in didcot u mention foxes diner why? is it cause its known for bikers?does it mean thats where he was going? no not at all.
Posted by: annon, Nr Berinsfield on 6:35pm Thu 7 Aug 08
In reply to Andrews comment as I said WHY turn right across the fast flowing traffic when it would be a lot safer to do so at the roundabout and access these homes etc from a minor road.A bike orCAR following the van would not realise the van was turning right as they could not see this small road to the right and may have thought he was signalling for a later turn. if cars are allowed to turn right here then it was an accident waiting to happen!
In reply to Andrews comment as I said WHY turn right across the fast flowing traffic when it would be a lot safer to do so at the roundabout and access these homes etc from a minor road.A bike orCAR following the van would not realise the van was turning right as they could not see this small road to the right and may have thought he was signalling for a later turn. if cars are allowed to turn right here then it was an accident waiting to happen!
Posted by: michael weedon, high wycombe on 6:37pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Gary was a great Guy always had a smile on his face, All the best mate. Michael & Paul [bold]R.I.P[/bold]
Gary was a great Guy always had a smile on his face, All the best mate. Michael & Paul
R.I.P Posted by: Kevin and Liv, Oxford on 6:49pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Bro, you will be missed more than I can say. I will never forget the times we had, your cheeky grin and filthy sense of humour. You got me on my feet when I was 2, where are you when I need you now???? I cant believe I will never see you again...I love you.
RIP bro...****
Thank-you all for your lovely comments, we appriciate the kindness you are showing us.
NEVER FORGOTTEN - ALWAYS MISSED.
Bro, you will be missed more than I can say. I will never forget the times we had, your cheeky grin and filthy sense of humour. You got me on my feet when I was 2, where are you when I need you now???? I cant believe I will never see you again...I love you.
RIP bro...****
Thank-you all for your lovely comments, we appriciate the kindness you are showing us.
NEVER FORGOTTEN - ALWAYS MISSED.
Posted by: Paul, Oxford on 6:53pm Thu 7 Aug 08
Only heared today,so very sad. I worked with Gary at Avenell a few years back & shared with His Sadness back then. Now I share my sadness for him. My thoughts are for him & with his family he was a great bloke.. RIP Gaz
Only heared today,so very sad. I worked with Gary at Avenell a few years back & shared with His Sadness back then. Now I share my sadness for him. My thoughts are for him & with his family he was a great bloke.. RIP Gaz
Posted by: ANON, OXFORD on 6:54pm Thu 7 Aug 08
WHY DO THE GOOD GUYS GO FIRST.? A WASTE OF A LIFE A TRAGIDY. WILL NEVER 4GET YOUR HAPPY FACE.R.I.P GAZ.****
WHY DO THE GOOD GUYS GO FIRST.? A WASTE OF A LIFE A TRAGIDY. WILL NEVER 4GET YOUR HAPPY FACE.R.I.P GAZ.****
Posted by: sara, blackbird leys on 9:57pm Thu 7 Aug 08
RIP Gary you will be missed by all of us at clovers. Never forgotten. RIP mate ****
RIP Gary you will be missed by all of us at clovers. Never forgotten. RIP mate ****
Posted by: anon, oxford on 1:42am Fri 8 Aug 08
R.I.P Gary.
People who are leaving stupid messages plz have sum respect, this is not the time to be speculating & finger ponting.
I do not know gary & neither am i a biker, all i can say is that we all have to be careful and take responsibility when on the road regardless of whether its a bike, car,lorry etc. I don't know why bikers are always blamed whenever there's a accident involving a bike.
Plz think and pray for his family and leave the detective work to the police, no need to do their job for them nor come up with ur own conclusions. To his daughter & loved ones i'm so sorry for ur loss. He will be looking down from above and will always love and take care of you all, he's a shining star smiling down on you all.xx
R.I.P Gary.
People who are leaving stupid messages plz have sum respect, this is not the time to be speculating & finger ponting.
I do not know gary & neither am i a biker, all i can say is that we all have to be careful and take responsibility when on the road regardless of whether its a bike, car,lorry etc. I don't know why bikers are always blamed whenever there's a accident involving a bike.
Plz think and pray for his family and leave the detective work to the police, no need to do their job for them nor come up with ur own conclusions. To his daughter & loved ones i'm so sorry for ur loss. He will be looking down from above and will always love and take care of you all, he's a shining star smiling down on you all.xx
Posted by: Jasmin, oxford on 3:50pm Fri 8 Aug 08
Dad its me jasmin your daughter i'm really sorry you had to go in this way your gonna be missed by a lot of people.All of us have been crying just for you dad, and i'm gonna make your funeral the best funeral a dad could ever want.so have a great time in heaven with Tyler and Steven think about you all the time i'll try not to cry but if rains i'll know that your upset so tell god to make it sunny.So i'll see you when my time is up thats when i grow old i want you standing at them havenly gates with tyler and steven with open arms ready to give me a big hug,so stay with me every where i go and watch out for me lots of love your daughter Jasmin xx R.I.P daddy thinking or you alwaysxxx
Dad its me jasmin your daughter i'm really sorry you had to go in this way your gonna be missed by a lot of people.All of us have been crying just for you dad, and i'm gonna make your funeral the best funeral a dad could ever want.so have a great time in heaven with Tyler and Steven think about you all the time i'll try not to cry but if rains i'll know that your upset so tell god to make it sunny.So i'll see you when my time is up thats when i grow old i want you standing at them havenly gates with tyler and steven with open arms ready to give me a big hug,so stay with me every where i go and watch out for me lots of love your daughter Jasmin xx R.I.P daddy thinking or you alwaysxxx
Posted by: Amber Hearne, oxford on 3:54pm Fri 8 Aug 08
hi gary its amber over the road from jasmin.thinking of you always love you lots Amber xxxxxxxxxxxx
hi gary its amber over the road from jasmin.thinking of you always love you lots Amber xxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: sherri, oxford on 9:25pm Fri 8 Aug 08
dad it sherri your daughter i want you to no i love you so much and i think of you always it is so sad you have to leave us this way i'v try not to cry and not think about it but every think reminds me of you a lot of people are going to miss you so bad because they all loved and still love you and will love you always i love you and miss you love your loving little girl sherri x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
dad it sherri your daughter i want you to no i love you so much and i think of you always it is so sad you have to leave us this way i'v try not to cry and not think about it but every think reminds me of you a lot of people are going to miss you so bad because they all loved and still love you and will love you always i love you and miss you love your loving little girl sherri x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Posted by: sherri, oxford on 1:55pm Sat 9 Aug 08
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Posted by: sherri, oxford on 1:56pm Sat 9 Aug 08
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Posted by: sherri, oxford on 1:59pm Sat 9 Aug 08
i hope your ok love you sherri i wish you was hear with your friends and family the people who loved you and still do and will forever more love sherri xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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i hope your ok love you sherri i wish you was hear with your friends and family the people who loved you and still do and will forever more love sherri xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Posted by: amber hearne, oxford on 2:09pm Sat 9 Aug 08
gary thank everyone for the lovey coments
sherri and jaz is trying to stay strong
keeping the tears inside themself what to let there fellings out love amber
gary thank everyone for the lovey coments
sherri and jaz is trying to stay strong
keeping the tears inside themself what to let there fellings out love amber
Posted by: daz & sam, berinsfield on 11:14am Thu 14 Aug 08
Gary you were a great mate gonna miss ya and all the sarky banter our hearts go out to your family and your girls.....why do the good ones always go first...R.I.P mate ****
Gary you were a great mate gonna miss ya and all the sarky banter our hearts go out to your family and your girls.....why do the good ones always go first...R.I.P mate ****
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