Motorcycle couple killed at Gisburn accident blackspot (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Motorcycle couple killed at Gisburn accident blackspot
6:00pm Sunday 17th October 2010 in Gisburn
By Chris Hopper, Reporter
‘NASTY STRETCH’: The crash involved no other vehicles and happened on the A682 Burnley Road, Gisburn
A HUSBAND and wife were killed after their motorcycle crashed off a notorious East Lancashire road.
Keith Lowcock, 55, and his wife Elaine, 48, from Heywood, near Rochdale, died after being thrown from their Honda CBR 1100 on the A682 Burnley Road in Gisburn yesterday.
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following the crash and a council chief has vowed to press for action on the road, one of the most dangerous in East Lancashire.
The couple were riding down Burnley Road towards Barrowford at around 5.30pm when they lost control on a left-hand bend close to Howgill Lane and hit a wire fence, police said.
Paramedics offered emergency first aid but Mr Lowcock died at the scene.
His wife was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary but died later.
Traffic officers have launched an investigation into the crash. It is understood no other vehicles were involved.
A Lancashire Police spokes-woman urged witnesses to come forward and help with the investigation.
Albert Atkinson, deputy leader of Lancashire County Council, is councillor for the area.
He said: “At one time this road was named the most dangerous in Europe but since then there has been some engineering work to make it a bit safer.
“It is a nasty stretch of road and unfortunately riders and drivers do push it.
“I would urge anyone to take care on that road.”
He said he would raise the issue of the road when he meets a top council director this week.
Family liaison officers were today with relatives of Mr and Mrs Lowcock.
Anyone with information about the incident should call Lancashire Police on 08451 253545.
Comments(27)
Michael@ClitheroeSince58
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10:39pm Sat 16 Oct 10
m.leyland
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1:28am Sun 17 Oct 10
the police, paramedics, ambulance service and air ambulance were at the scene and couldn't have done more.
we could tell it was a serious accident, whatever had happened.
sincere condolances to family and friends, a very sad loss.
the accident was right on the blind crest of a sharp right hand bend - why are there no chevrons and double white lines on that bend?
The offspring
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12:11pm Sun 17 Oct 10
Mikeee47
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12:22pm Sun 17 Oct 10
The offspring wrote:I totally agree, too much speculation about unknown facts , it says in the story they lost control, whos to say the didn't skid out on diesel or maybe cow sh1t that farmers leave on roads; condolences to the families another sad loss of fellow bikers,
Im appalled with some of the previous comments on this article,you sad judgemental Bastards .A couple have died my thoughts are with the family and friends of them.R.I.P
Stu036
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3:18pm Sun 17 Oct 10
useyourhead
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3:45pm Sun 17 Oct 10
Cazza70
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7:33pm Sun 17 Oct 10
scherben
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8:13pm Sun 17 Oct 10
Keith was an excellent driver, and all you can do is mock the family who've have to pick up the pieces after losing their parents. Still, I hope it's nice and warm in your smug little world, unlike that for their daughter who now is left to grieve. hang your heads in shame.
Offspring, M.Leyland and Michael: many, many thanks; your comments are appreciated very much.
Markus Spartacus
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8:39pm Sun 17 Oct 10
Redbike
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8:55pm Sun 17 Oct 10
scherben wrote:My sincere condolences to your parents / in-laws. R.I.P. and ride free.
I'm the fiancee of the daughter of Keith and Elaine, and some of the comments made by the keyboard judges on here are sickening. Keith was an excellent driver, and all you can do is mock the family who've have to pick up the pieces after losing their parents. Still, I hope it's nice and warm in your smug little world, unlike that for their daughter who now is left to grieve. hang your heads in shame. Offspring, M.Leyland and Michael: many, many thanks; your comments are appreciated very much.
I'm disgusted by the predjudiced comments posted. There are so many dangers to Motorcyclists - A Diesel spill, Cow Sh@t all spell danger. Hang your heads in shame.
blylad
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9:09pm Sun 17 Oct 10
mys
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9:22pm Sun 17 Oct 10
Trap one
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9:33pm Sun 17 Oct 10
sunnyside1
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10:32pm Sun 17 Oct 10
such a sad loss.
Brockhall Biker
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10:44pm Sun 17 Oct 10
....and for the people who have left $hitty & hurtful comments I hope you never have to grieve over a loved one like the family of this poor couple.
Let's wait until the full details are known before passing judgement because nobody knows if a mechanical fault caused this tragedy or if diesel, mud or horse / cattle $hit on the road caused the rider to lose control.
R.I.P and ride easy.
scherben
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11:53pm Sun 17 Oct 10
montecassino
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12:17am Mon 18 Oct 10
Life can be so cruel at times.
R.I.P Keith and Elaine
crammedarse
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9:42am Mon 18 Oct 10
RIP
Ride free my friend
joowoody
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3:22pm Mon 18 Oct 10
scherben
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3:47pm Mon 18 Oct 10
psychgirl74
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6:25pm Mon 18 Oct 10
BjornAganeByka
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8:54pm Mon 18 Oct 10
I passed my motorcycle test in 1967 and if I've ridden this road once, I've ridden it a 1000 times with never a hint of trouble or possible danger. In fact I was on it only last week - I'd been to my son's house and I was off for a nice day's riding in the Dales.
If you ride at the right speed for the road, then there is no problem.
scherben
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1:37am Tue 19 Oct 10
Brockhall Biker
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1:39am Wed 20 Oct 10
BjornAganeByka wrote:Born, as a biker since 67' should have more common sense,respect and sensitivity in your comments. I have also driven and ridden this stretch of road thousands of times in over 20 years and yes it may safe enough in the right circumstances but my point is we don't know the circumstances that led to the tragic death of two fellow bikers. May they rest in peace and be fondly remembered by those they have left behind.
I can't understand anyone having a problem with this road.
I passed my motorcycle test in 1967 and if I've ridden this road once, I've ridden it a 1000 times with never a hint of trouble or possible danger. In fact I was on it only last week - I'd been to my son's house and I was off for a nice day's riding in the Dales.
If you ride at the right speed for the road, then there is no problem.
scherben
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3:53pm Wed 20 Oct 10
May you all have happy, long lives; please stay safe, and always be loved.
All the best.
NewGoldDream
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4:07am Fri 22 Oct 10
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose;
All that we love deeply, becomes a part of us.
cloud99 says...
10:19pm Sat 16 Oct 10
Many times while i have driven on this stretch of road, idiots come round corners on the wrong side of the road.