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Biker killed in crash

4:59pm Saturday 6th September 2008

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A motorcylist has died in Calne today.

He was killed in an accident on the A3102 Beversbrook Road at 8.55am.

The accident happened when the rider lost control of his Peugeot motorbike and landed on a nearside verge.

The rider, a middle-aged local man, was rushed to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the accident, or seen the motorbiker prior to the crash, to get in touch.

They can be contacted at the Roads Policing Unit in Chippenham on (01225) 794688.

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Chris, says...
8:49pm Sat 6 Sep 08

RIP John Taylor of Taylor's Motorcycles. Just about to shut up shop and retire too.

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Grant, Marlborough says...
9:31pm Sat 6 Sep 08

That is shocking news!
RIP John

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smiley, calne says...
11:43pm Sat 6 Sep 08

Regards to the family at this awful time, you have lots of friends who are here for you all. John had a good life and will always be remembered. RIP John Taylor. Legend to those who knew him.

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Bromers, Calne says...
12:02am Sun 7 Sep 08

Our condolences to all the Family. John will be very sorely missed, he was a very good friend to many people and now leaves a big hole in all our lives. We will raise a glass or two on Monday night at the Ivy. RIP Johnfy

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G-Man, Calne says...
9:37am Sun 7 Sep 08

Very sad news indeed.

calnetalk.com

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snoop, wiltshire says...
10:04am Sun 7 Sep 08

That is very sad news .condolences to his family.

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walter, wilshur says...
11:56am Sun 7 Sep 08

Sad, and God bless his family. But this happens so often, the WT might as well have a page for motor-bike fatalities.

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Mike Nickless, Chippenham says...
12:01pm Sun 7 Sep 08

So sorry to hear about John. Can't believe it's happened again to the family. we're thinking of you at this sad time.
RIP John. Mike, Carol, Freddie & katy

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Bromers, Calne says...
12:06pm Sun 7 Sep 08

walter wrote:
Sad, and God bless his family. But this happens so often, the WT might as well have a page for motor-bike fatalities.
Nobody knows the circumstances yet.

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walter, wilshur says...
6:11pm Sun 7 Sep 08

Bromers wrote:
walter wrote: Sad, and God bless his family. But this happens so often, the WT might as well have a page for motor-bike fatalities.
Nobody knows the circumstances yet.
I didn't say they did!!

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cindy, darkest Corsham says...
7:19am Mon 8 Sep 08

Walter is sadly correct. If you look at the statistics on the internet, for every 100 miles travelled a motorcyclist is 12 (yes, twelve) times more likely to be killed than a car driver. Mind you, having seen some of them doing "wheelies" in the High Street, I am not surprised.

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Derrick, Chippenham says...
8:44am Mon 8 Sep 08

So sorry to hear about John, thinking of you all,at this sad time.
RIP John, Chris & Denise.

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The Maxter, Chippenham says...
8:56am Mon 8 Sep 08

rest in Peace John - sad news indeed.

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TSC123uk, Calne says...
12:07pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Our condolences to all the Family. John will be missed by all his friends
We will be thinking of you at this sad time.

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cj, Devizes says...
12:53pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Gonna miss you Mr T. Thank you for being our friend. Will always be there for the family... col, sar and kent jimmer xxx

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chipboy, Chippenham says...
3:25pm Mon 8 Sep 08

i diddnt know john personally but my uncle used to be a salesman at taylors and he is gutted with losing a good friend
R.I.P john

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Bromers, Calne says...
4:34pm Tue 9 Sep 08

cindy wrote:
Walter is sadly correct. If you look at the statistics on the internet, for every 100 miles travelled a motorcyclist is 12 (yes, twelve) times more likely to be killed than a car driver. Mind you, having seen some of them doing "wheelies" in the High Street, I am not surprised.
Cindy,
John was testing a 50cc moped when he suffered a massive heart attack. Your point of view is probably miss-placed and not appreciated by the majority of the people on this page.

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mj1313, MELKSHAM says...
11:01pm Tue 9 Sep 08

Gutted!!! what agreat bloke he was and so passionate about the bikes, there will be alot of people with a hole in there lives knew john done buisness with him and honoured to have known him....Sad day my thoughts are with all the family.. RIP J.T.

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flexy, Chippenham says...
11:34am Wed 10 Sep 08

Rest in peace John.

Also walter and cindy. If you look at the statistics, how many of them were on the road by themselves with no cars involved.

I know myself from being on the road that the majority or cars dont look twice for bikes and have almost been knocked off on numerous occasions.

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Kimbo, Calne says...
8:31pm Wed 10 Sep 08

Our condolences to Pauline and all the family, we are thinking of you all at this sad time.

RIP John, you'll be sorely missed, Grahame, Catherine, Kim, Tony, Emma, Rich & Lucy xxx

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walter, wilshur says...
5:09pm Fri 12 Sep 08

Neither I nor Cindy were saying anything about whose fault motor bike accidents may be. We just stated the government and insurance industry FACT that you are far more likely to be killed on one.

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cj, Devizes says...
5:35pm Fri 12 Sep 08

walter wrote:
Neither I nor Cindy were saying anything about whose fault motor bike accidents may be. We just stated the government and insurance industry FACT that you are far more likely to be killed on one.
Walter, it has been made clear that the comments that you and Cindy are making, although not nasty or malicious, are not welcome on this page of tributes to someone that was very special in our lives. Not one of us needs to hear your opinions and views....

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