Lost a good mate today
 

RTA during our early morning Sunday Run. It happened near Midhurst on the A272 a little before 7am today.
Glen, a good mate, was killed instantly in a collision between his ZX10R and a Goldwing travelling in the opposite direction. He is survived by his wife Carol who was with us on the run. I can only imagine the horror she faced when she pulled up to the scene. My thoughts are with her right now.
The rider of the Goldwing was also killed instantly and his pillion passenger suffered some terrible injuries. I feel awful for them.
My friend Graham, who was was following Glen, had no time to avoid the wreckage. His 998 ploughed into the Goldwing. He is in a stable condition but has leg, wrist and spinal injuries plus a ruptured diaphragm. It is thought that his spinal column is intact and we can be grateful for that blessing. His partner Jackie is being looked after by family and is in good hands.

My thanks go to the emergency services who quickly appeared to take care of the injured and to the people who stopped to give help and support at the scene.

The suddenness in which a normal day spent in the company of mates can turn to tragedy and grief is appalling. I'm sorry to share such awful news but I can't hold this back.

RIP Glen, we are going to miss you.

There is little if anything that can be said at times like this. My thoughts, and I guess many more, are with you, your friends and those left behind.

I posted a similar thread last year and understand why you have listed it .... it's a credit to the DSC that we feel OK talking openly about the bad stuff as well as the good stuff. I hope those that survived make a full recovery.

I'm raising a glass to Glen and all those that knew him.

Truly truly awful. Thoughts go to the family and friends.

I was on that very road in Midhurst yesterday, Saturday.

Loz, really sorry to hear that , our thoughts are with the friends and family of all the riders involved.

Was turned round at Midhurst this morning on the way to Findon "Road Closed", always makes my stomach turn when I see that sign.

Thoughts with you all at this sad time Loz

loz mate, that is so so sad !!!!!!!!!! I have been where you are right now !
cant say anything that may help!
take it easy feller and pass on my condolences... keith.

Loz I'm Sorry to hear such sad news, I hope those that are injured make a full recovery and those that lost their lives RIP and that there loved ones find a way to get through such a loss.
Kevin

:( :(
can't say anything, but I think much more.

Loz, so sorry to hear such tragic news. Been in the same situation so have an idea how you feel. RIP Glenn and the other rider and just hope that the others make a full recovery.

Loz, very sorry to hear of this. Thoughts go out to families and freinds involved

Heard the news from Roy and Paul at Findon yesterday that the A272 had been closed due to an accident. So sorry to hear that it was one of your mates. Our thoughts go out to all those involved and here's to a speedy recovery to those injured.

A terrible series of events. My thought go out to his Family & friends.

Loz, am so sorry to hear your terrible news:(

C
xxx

Loz,
it is always terrible to hear of such news. My thoughts are with the family and friends.

Chi

Really sorry to hear about this
can't begin to describe how sick hearing about these things always makes me feel
Both mine and Claire's thoughts are with those who have lost friends and loved ones

Condolences to all involved

**** Loz! I'm so sorry to hear that - so much sadness and tragedy at the moment.

Condolences to all - keep your chin up mate!

God Loz, that is appalling. I know how you love your Sunday morning rideouts. I'm so sorry that something so tragic has happened. Please pass on my condolences to your friend's family and wish the injured chap a speedy recovery. Just glad you weren't caught up in the carnage. Take care and, as Ian says, look after yourself.
Ruth x

Awfull news,i also know that road well and another fatal on the A27 near Portsmouth yesterday too.

Come on everybody,please think SAFE.

So sad to here of your tragic weekend. Thoughts to all involved.

Sorry to hear this, makes me question some days should I turn the keys of my bike.
Seems to have been a bad week.

Loz. I'm stuck for words. Nothing can help the people who died, but I hope those they left behind find the courage to bear the pain.

RIP and swift recovery for your other mate...hope he gets thru the mental stuff as well as physical

Terrible news Loz. Gut wrenching stuff!!!!!!

Cant say anymore than has been said.

Davie

Sorry to hear your sad news, best wishes to all those involved.

Loz ,Sorry to hear the new. Really brings it home, especially having had a briliant week end last time out. 4D

So sorry,

I live on the A272 and ride it often, saw the bit about it on the BBC news website but it really brings it home when it's a friend of a friend (I consider all DSCers as friends)

I hope the support you get here and from all your friends helps in some small way.

Thats absolutely dreadfull news, so sorry.

Oh Loz what a nightmare - witnessing the loss of a friend is devastating. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - back on Wednesday, if there´s anything you need just let us know

Jacqui and Henry

Very sad news, my thoughts are with family and friends.

Condolences to families and friends. Wish everyone involved a speedy and full recovery (physical and mental) from their injuries.

Best wishes

Clive

A sad & tragic day, our thoughts are with the bereaved families & also the injured & there families.



Chris & Cathy.

I just want to say thank you to everyone who has posted their support and concern, and also to anyone who has read the thread and spared a thought for the friends and families affected by this tragedy.

My sincere thanks to you all, you're very special people.

Sad News R.I.P

Loz, I didn't know Glen but it's upsetting enough that another fellow biker is gone. Pass on my best to Graham and Glen's family.

And as for yourself mate, keep it together, chin up (!) and I'm at the other end of the phone if you want to talk.

Jan xx

nothing i can say will help but its all i could think about when out on the bike today my thoughts are with all those concerned. dont bottle it up keep talking to anyone who will listen and you know there are loads of virtual and real friends on the dsc waiting to listen.

Loz I to have been were you are at the moment mate, thoughts are with you and the family's of your friends. sad days I know. :(

Loz

Don't know what to say other than thoughts are with you and family of riders.

xx

Loz,

My condolances mate .... :(

RIP to those who have passed away and I wish the injured a speedy recovery.


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