On 16/12/2015 15:51, Bod wrote:
On 16/12/2015 15:38, Mrcheerful wrote:
On 16/12/2015 14:54, colwyn wrote:
A farmer has been convicted of death by dangerous driving despite not
being in his tractor at the time of the fatal crash, in what is believed
to be the first case of its kind.
David Woodcock, 38, was held responsible for killing biker Alan Horrocks
even though his tractor was stationary.
He had left his large agricultural vehicle protruding onto a country
lane, in Congleton, Cheshire, while he went to feed his cattle in a
field on September 10 last year.
The 68-year-old failed to spot the eight tonne Caseloader and ploughed
his Triumph motorbike into the side of it -

OT, try a motorcycle or farming newsgroup

ANY driver or CYCLIST could've been the victim because of the farmer's
thoughtlessness. It pays to highlight these accidents. It might make
other drivers more aware of the dangers.

No doubt low flying aircraft, skateboarders, roller skaters should all
be warned.



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Dave
Dedicated to finding a cure for cycling.