Worries about Ribchester accident blackspot

9:01am Friday 15th October 2010 in Langho Photograph of the Author By Catherine Pye, Health reporter

TRAGIC SCENE: Tracey and Rob Evans at the scene in Ribchester where motorcyclist Kevin Sinfield died TRAGIC SCENE: Tracey and Rob Evans at the scene in Ribchester where motorcyclist Kevin Sinfield died

A MOTHER whose family were 'inches away from being hit' in a motorbike death crash has called for traffic-calming measures.

Tracy Evans, 41, was walking with her husband, two child-ren aged eight and 11, and her mother and father-in-law along Stonygate Lane, Ribchester, last Sunday afternoon, when an out-of-control motorbike careered into their path following a collision with a car at a crossroads.

“My husband and daughter would have been in the exact spot the motorbike landed if they hadn’t stopped to look at glass from a previous accident,” said Mrs Evans, of nearby Dutton, who runs a logistics company.

“It was so close that my daughter got grit in her eye.

"I’m shaking, thinking about it now. I could have been a widow and have lost a child.”

Mrs Evans said she called for an ambulance while her husband and father-in-law gave first aid to the rider, 60-year-old Kevin Sinfield of Withnell, near Chorley.

Mr Sinfield’s bike collided with a silver Vauxhall Astra at the junction of Stonygate Lane and Clitheroe Road, driven by a man in his 70s.

Mrs Evans said she has been told by neighbours that the road has been closed due to accidents nine times in the space of a year.

She said: “We need better signage or traffic calming measures, and I’m going to ask our MP Nigel Evans if there’s something he can do to help.”

Brian Eagle, public realm manager at Lancashire County Council, said: “I’m very sorry to hear of this incident.

“One of our engineers has already inspected the site.”

Mr Sinfield, who worked as a mechanic at Auldene Garden Tools in Croston, leaves wife Maria and two daughters, Claire, 28 and 23-year-old Nina.

Comments (12)

9:49am Fri 15 Oct 10

brossen99 says...

If you want traffic calming go back to Essex, or are you hoping a speed limit or something similar will put theoretical value on your house so you can sell out quick and make a quick buck ?
If you want traffic calming go back to Essex, or are you hoping a speed limit or something similar will put theoretical value on your house so you can sell out quick and make a quick buck ? brossen99

10:38am Fri 15 Oct 10

tevans says...

Quite frankly your comments are disgusting. We are all still in shock having tried to save a man who has so tragically died on a dangerous junction. We moved here to be with family and certainly not to "make a quick buck" Untill now we have found the people of Lancashire to be kind and friendly, but then theres always a first. Despite the pathetic comment I am still going to try and make that junction safe so no more lives are lost. RIP Kevin.
Quite frankly your comments are disgusting. We are all still in shock having tried to save a man who has so tragically died on a dangerous junction. We moved here to be with family and certainly not to "make a quick buck" Untill now we have found the people of Lancashire to be kind and friendly, but then theres always a first. Despite the pathetic comment I am still going to try and make that junction safe so no more lives are lost. RIP Kevin. tevans

11:15am Fri 15 Oct 10

HarwoodBiker says...

I'm a southerner myself and have experienced the same level of hostility from some people in the area. I'm reminded of ROyston Vasey. "This is a local place, for local people..."

Anyway, I'm not sure if more traffic calming is the answer, perhaps the junction should be signposted and marked better. Anything that can be done to make the roads safer is a good thing but speed is not always the problem.

RIP the fallen biker.
I'm a southerner myself and have experienced the same level of hostility from some people in the area. I'm reminded of ROyston Vasey. "This is a local place, for local people..." Anyway, I'm not sure if more traffic calming is the answer, perhaps the junction should be signposted and marked better. Anything that can be done to make the roads safer is a good thing but speed is not always the problem. RIP the fallen biker. HarwoodBiker

11:22am Fri 15 Oct 10

Claire-Sinfield says...

Tracy - as you know I am kevins daughter, i too find peoples comments disgusting, people have also been posting comments on my dads story that are absolutely vile. Please dont let these arrogant idiots put you off the area. We too are going to do everything in our power to make sure something is done about the accident blackspot. Thank you for everything that you and your family did to help my dad. I just wish that you and your family didnt have to witness it. Claire xxx
Tracy - as you know I am kevins daughter, i too find peoples comments disgusting, people have also been posting comments on my dads story that are absolutely vile. Please dont let these arrogant idiots put you off the area. We too are going to do everything in our power to make sure something is done about the accident blackspot. Thank you for everything that you and your family did to help my dad. I just wish that you and your family didnt have to witness it. Claire xxx Claire-Sinfield

11:33am Fri 15 Oct 10

Jo1809 says...

brossen99 wrote:
If you want traffic calming go back to Essex, or are you hoping a speed limit or something similar will put theoretical value on your house so you can sell out quick and make a quick buck ?
I find your comments pathetic. All this lady is doing is campaigning for a safer
road for her young family and her community. I think the last thing on her mind will be house prices. After what she and her daughters witnessed on Sunday I think you should be ashamed of yourself. RIP to the motorcyclist.
[quote][p][bold]brossen99[/bold] wrote: If you want traffic calming go back to Essex, or are you hoping a speed limit or something similar will put theoretical value on your house so you can sell out quick and make a quick buck ?[/p][/quote]I find your comments pathetic. All this lady is doing is campaigning for a safer road for her young family and her community. I think the last thing on her mind will be house prices. After what she and her daughters witnessed on Sunday I think you should be ashamed of yourself. RIP to the motorcyclist. Jo1809

12:25pm Fri 15 Oct 10

tevans says...

It's nice to know that his vile attitude is not shared by others, people like that are not worth wasting time and energy on. I would hate to be so bitter and twisted, I pitty you.

Thankyou to everyone else for your support, this junction must be made safe, it surely cant cost that much to put more or larger signs up.

Claire, I can't put into words just how sorry I am for you and your family, such a tragedy. xx
It's nice to know that his vile attitude is not shared by others, people like that are not worth wasting time and energy on. I would hate to be so bitter and twisted, I pitty you. Thankyou to everyone else for your support, this junction must be made safe, it surely cant cost that much to put more or larger signs up. Claire, I can't put into words just how sorry I am for you and your family, such a tragedy. xx tevans

12:31pm Fri 15 Oct 10

Redbike says...

Firstly and most impotantly R.I.P. to another lost brother and condolences to your loved ones - ride free now pal!

My apolgies to the lady from Essex for the idiotic post from brossen99 - you are a prat of the highest order - crawl back under your stone.

Finally, is it just me or does the poor reporting not help matters and peoples prejuice opinions when it comes to Bikes? - "when an out-of-control motorbike careered into their path" - portrays an image and makes it sound like the bikers fault.
Firstly and most impotantly R.I.P. to another lost brother and condolences to your loved ones - ride free now pal! My apolgies to the lady from Essex for the idiotic post from brossen99 - you are a prat of the highest order - crawl back under your stone. Finally, is it just me or does the poor reporting not help matters and peoples prejuice opinions when it comes to Bikes? - "when an out-of-control motorbike careered into their path" - portrays an image and makes it sound like the bikers fault. Redbike

3:50pm Fri 15 Oct 10

BobbyG says...

Firstly, my thoughts to Mr Sinfield's family.
Now the issue of Brossen99 and all those narrow minded, insensitive morans than appear to have not compassion or conscience. Whilst you appear to have a very clear view of what the Evans family should do, instead of attempting to protect their family, as well as improve the safety of all users of a road/footpath that has witnessed far to many accidents, it appears that you are making wild assumptions about people you have never met and their lives. Instead of chasing new people out of the Ribble Valley you should be embracing their desire to contribute to their community, something you are evidently unable to do. As someone else who is new to the area, and suffered similar attempts to ostracize us, I feel that the "Royston Vasey" reference is indeed true, so much so that nearly a week after the accident, my partner has still had no reply to her email to Nigel Evans who I thought was our local MP. Maybe another case of the Royston Vasey local people effect!
All we want is a safer Ribble Valley for all, anything to stop another family having this type of tragedy thrust upon them.
Firstly, my thoughts to Mr Sinfield's family. Now the issue of Brossen99 and all those narrow minded, insensitive morans than appear to have not compassion or conscience. Whilst you appear to have a very clear view of what the Evans family should do, instead of attempting to protect their family, as well as improve the safety of all users of a road/footpath that has witnessed far to many accidents, it appears that you are making wild assumptions about people you have never met and their lives. Instead of chasing new people out of the Ribble Valley you should be embracing their desire to contribute to their community, something you are evidently unable to do. As someone else who is new to the area, and suffered similar attempts to ostracize us, I feel that the "Royston Vasey" reference is indeed true, so much so that nearly a week after the accident, my partner has still had no reply to her email to Nigel Evans who I thought was our local MP. Maybe another case of the Royston Vasey local people effect! All we want is a safer Ribble Valley for all, anything to stop another family having this type of tragedy thrust upon them. BobbyG

5:24pm Fri 15 Oct 10

brossen99 says...

Our roads in the Ribble Valley are crumbling and need proper resufacing to make them safer, the last thing we need is LCC wasting money on traffic calming for an accident probably caused by poor eysight. The trouble is gormless Nazi SS trafic plod do not routinely eye test people involved in accidents.
Our roads in the Ribble Valley are crumbling and need proper resufacing to make them safer, the last thing we need is LCC wasting money on traffic calming for an accident probably caused by poor eysight. The trouble is gormless Nazi SS trafic plod do not routinely eye test people involved in accidents. brossen99

7:29pm Fri 15 Oct 10

tevans says...

The national speed limit sign is the wrong sign of the junction, it simply needs to be moved and more signs need to be added. Have you read the comments brossen99? Are you really such a heartless and agressive person? Read the messages again and see that you are on your own. Everyone else has constructive comments, wants something done and appreciates the tragic waste of life of a decent and caring human being.
The national speed limit sign is the wrong sign of the junction, it simply needs to be moved and more signs need to be added. Have you read the comments brossen99? Are you really such a heartless and agressive person? Read the messages again and see that you are on your own. Everyone else has constructive comments, wants something done and appreciates the tragic waste of life of a decent and caring human being. tevans

8:20am Sat 16 Oct 10

UniteAsOne says...

brossen99 wrote:
If you want traffic calming go back to Essex, or are you hoping a speed limit or something similar will put theoretical value on your house so you can sell out quick and make a quick buck ?
Where is your compassion towards your fellow human beings,brossen99.
Absolutely deplorable comments on here when you can quite clearly see both the family who tried to help the motorcyclist and his relatives have both been on here and seen you vile diatribe.
Shame on you for being so cold and uncaring at the time of a families grief.

Tracey Evans - welcome to the Ribble Valley and be rest assured that the comments by brossen99 are NOT a reflection of true Ribble Valley folk - your families actions in going to aid Kevin, show true compassion and kindness to your fellow human beings.

Claire Sinfield - Im aghast that in your grief and sadness, people have shown a complete lack of compassion towards your father and your family.
It makes me ashamed ,in your loss,that people would stoop so low.
I pray that you remember all the good times with your father and I offer my heartfelt condolences.
[quote][p][bold]brossen99[/bold] wrote: If you want traffic calming go back to Essex, or are you hoping a speed limit or something similar will put theoretical value on your house so you can sell out quick and make a quick buck ?[/p][/quote]Where is your compassion towards your fellow human beings,brossen99. Absolutely deplorable comments on here when you can quite clearly see both the family who tried to help the motorcyclist and his relatives have both been on here and seen you vile diatribe. Shame on you for being so cold and uncaring at the time of a families grief. Tracey Evans - welcome to the Ribble Valley and be rest assured that the comments by brossen99 are NOT a reflection of true Ribble Valley folk - your families actions in going to aid Kevin, show true compassion and kindness to your fellow human beings. Claire Sinfield - Im aghast that in your grief and sadness, people have shown a complete lack of compassion towards your father and your family. It makes me ashamed ,in your loss,that people would stoop so low. I pray that you remember all the good times with your father and I offer my heartfelt condolences. UniteAsOne

8:40pm Sat 16 Oct 10

bolddrip says...

Claire-Sinfield wrote:
Tracy - as you know I am kevins daughter, i too find peoples comments disgusting, people have also been posting comments on my dads story that are absolutely vile. Please dont let these arrogant idiots put you off the area. We too are going to do everything in our power to make sure something is done about the accident blackspot. Thank you for everything that you and your family did to help my dad. I just wish that you and your family didnt have to witness it. Claire xxx
The unfortunate fact with all accidents of this type is that a motorcyclist will always come of worse when they come into contact with a car or van. We cannot expect people who enjoy to ride to simply give this up due to this fact. We all take a risk when we travel on our roads each day and thankfully most of us come home.

My heart goes out to your family and I know how you feel having lost someone in exactly the same manner.
The people who leave some comments obviously have no sense and even less decency as you can see from the responses they receive.

I hope you can get something changed about this obviously dangerous cross-roads and feel so sad that it has taken the ultimate tragedy to perhaps make this happen. Tracy - stick to your cause because its people like you that make things better.
[quote][p][bold]Claire-Sinfield[/bold] wrote: Tracy - as you know I am kevins daughter, i too find peoples comments disgusting, people have also been posting comments on my dads story that are absolutely vile. Please dont let these arrogant idiots put you off the area. We too are going to do everything in our power to make sure something is done about the accident blackspot. Thank you for everything that you and your family did to help my dad. I just wish that you and your family didnt have to witness it. Claire xxx[/p][/quote]The unfortunate fact with all accidents of this type is that a motorcyclist will always come of worse when they come into contact with a car or van. We cannot expect people who enjoy to ride to simply give this up due to this fact. We all take a risk when we travel on our roads each day and thankfully most of us come home. My heart goes out to your family and I know how you feel having lost someone in exactly the same manner. The people who leave some comments obviously have no sense and even less decency as you can see from the responses they receive. I hope you can get something changed about this obviously dangerous cross-roads and feel so sad that it has taken the ultimate tragedy to perhaps make this happen. Tracy - stick to your cause because its people like you that make things better. bolddrip

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