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Lower Darwen motorcyclist 'impaled' on barbed wire
2:03pm Wednesday 16th April 2008
A MOTORCYCLIST who was impaled on a barbed wire fence after an accident is appealing for help in tracing the driver who "forced him of the road."
Systems analyst Jason Catterall, 33, of Delphinium Way, Lower Darwen, was travelling to work at around 7.30am when a car sped past him in Preston Road, just outside Ribchester.
He said the car was going so fast as it over took him that he was forced off the road and landed stomach-first on a barb wire fence.
He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital where he was kept in overnight and treated for bruising to his abdomen.
Police confirmed they were looking in to Monday's incident and were asking for witnesses to come forward.
And Mr Catterall said his badly damaged Yamaha Aerox scooter would remain in the garage for good because he had now bought himself a Ford Fiesta for future journeys to work.
He said: "I had my full leathers on at the time and I was glad I did because it could have been a lot worse, I'm very lucky.
"My chest and arms are bruised and very sore after it.
"A car went past me and I was doing 45mph at the time.
"It just left me with no room on the road and had to swerve which forced me in to the fence.
"I bought the bike because the insurance and running costs were lower but now I've got the car, it's just not worth the hassle any more."
A woman living across from the site of the crash came out and helped Mr Catterall along with a car driver who was following him at the time.
Mr Catterall, who has had the scooter for four years, was on his way to work at AJ Wood Plant Ltd, Cumeragh Lane, Whittingham.
And wife Candida Catterall, 34, was incensed by the actions of the driver who has not been traced by police.
She said: "We got the bike in an attempt to be more environmentally friendly but when things like this happen you wonder whether it was worth it."
A police spokesman said: "The motorcyclist said he was forced off the road as he was overtaken by a vehicle but when we arrived at the scene he said he could not remember what make it was. We are investigating the incident and are appealling for any witnesses to come forward."
Anyone with information should ring 08451 253545 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 .
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nj, darren says...
9:57pm Thu 17 Apr 08
Lancs Pixie, says...
9:05pm Thu 17 Apr 08
Easy Rider, Lancashire's Roads says...
2:30pm Thu 17 Apr 08
He must have passed his CBT to be riding but how much experience does he actually have, I notice the L plates are still on his bike which means he hasn't passed his bike test yet, the CBT is just that compulsory BASIC training. I would urge Mr Catterall not to be put off by this aggressive and intimidating driver and get back in the saddle as soon as (I was knocked off in October (also by a careless motorist who pulled out of a junction without looking properly) but I couldn't wait for my bike to be repaired so I could get back to two wheeled motoring, don't let the careless few put you off and never be intimidated by an @arsehole with 4 or more wheels.
Trevor, Lower Darwen says...
1:32pm Thu 17 Apr 08
THE Darrener, Darwen says...
1:28pm Thu 17 Apr 08
This Khan geezer on the other hand sounds like one of the many idiots on UK roads that saved the coupons from Kelloggs boxes to get a driving licence! You'll soon change your attitude on the road when you've been close to killing yourself or someone else!!
Green Cross Code Man, safety first,, safety second, safety third says...
12:25pm Thu 17 Apr 08
Candida, Lower darwen says...
10:10am Thu 17 Apr 08
Disgusted, Darwen says...
9:13am Thu 17 Apr 08
WayneKerr, says...
5:04am Thu 17 Apr 08
I do however think many motorcyclists put themselves in danger and create their own demise.
Pick up any local paper after a sunny bank holiday weekend and there is always a couple of bikers wiped out somewhere.
I don't think i would have a motorcycle given to me these days.
just me xx, lancs says...
12:15am Thu 17 Apr 08
.KAHN. wrote:union???? They used to exist...As a keen biker,and after losing a very good freind recently in a bike accident(knocked off by some DONT REALLY CARE PLONKER)I would like to say this,if your driving is like your spelling,what more can i say,,EXCEPT!!! whats a moterbike??
shut up will ya - it may be the drivers fault - yes they dont really care at all - I know i neva really do - but at least the drivers live though init? theres no union for dead motorcyclists!
.KAHN., BRADFORD says...
11:10pm Wed 16 Apr 08
theres no union for dead motorcyclists!
Nicola, Blackburn says...
7:08pm Wed 16 Apr 08
KAHN, BRADFORD says...
6:16pm Wed 16 Apr 08
why do they ride moterbikes and then complain when they get injured.
Its like putting your hand in fire, then complaining that you got burnt.
accidents are enivitable, but motorcyclists just speed their turn up tbh
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IMPALED ON FENCE: Scooter rider Jason Catterall, pictured with wife Candida, landed stomach-first on a barbed wire fence
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