Police urge driver caution after biker deaths

Road users have been urged to be more aware of motorcyclists after the deaths of two riders in the past week.

Norfolk Police said about 69% of motorcycle fatalities occur on rural roads where higher speeds, bends and poor surfaces can combine to increase the risk.

It added that counties such as Norfolk were particularly susceptible with riders enjoying quieter lanes and returning to the roads as the evenings grow longer.

The message comes after a series of incidents on the county's roads.

On Saturday, a man in his 50s died following a collision with a silver Ford Focus on the A1062 Horning Road in Hoveton.

The force said the driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been released under investigation.

On the same day, police attended the A146 between Hales and Stockton where a red Yamaha motorcycle collided with a deer. The rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

On Tuesday, a van driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and was released under investigation after a motorcyclist died following a collision on the A10 at South Runcton.

Key safety messages from Norfolk Police include looking twice and taking extra time on roundabouts, crossings and junctions, and giving motorcyclists greater following distances and plenty of room for overtaking.

Because of limited visibility, concealed junctions and poor surfaces on rural roads, motorists should also avoid pressuring riders and should check before changing lanes or turning.

On Sunday, 22 March, motorcyclist Joshua McAloon was involved in a collision with a car in Fakenham and later died in hospital.

In a tribute, his family described the 43-year-old as a "truly amazing brother and a fun loving crazy uncle".

His father said: "You were my greatest gift, my son, and my heart is broken without you. I will honour your life by living with the same joy you brought to others."

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