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Inquest Identifies 61-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Infamous A41 Blackspot

Mark St David Williams, aged 61, was involved in a collision at High Heath, Hinstock, close to Market Drayton, on March 2 of this year.

Mr. Williams, a scaffolding manager originally from Lichfield and residing in Cannock, was riding a Triumph Rocket three-wheeled trike when the incident occurred around 11:18 am. The other vehicles involved included a Harley Davidson trike and a Hyundai i10 car. According to the West Midlands Ambulance Service, the Harley Davidson rider was hospitalized with injuries that are not considered life-threatening, while the car driver remained unharmed.

An air ambulance helicopter was dispatched alongside paramedics in two road ambulances.

Inquest Identifies 61-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Infamous A41 Blackspot
The A41 at Hinstock. Photo: Google

An inquest into Mr. Williams’ death was initiated at Shropshire Coroner’s Court at the Guildhall in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, March 18.

The hearing revealed that paramedics and police were dispatched to the site; however, despite their best efforts, they could not save Mr. Williams, who was pronounced dead at the location. His body was identified by his spouse.

John Ellery, senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin, postponed the inquest to be fully heard on July 17 of this year.

Following the crash, West Mercia Police issued a public appeal for video evidence and additional information.

A spokesperson commented: “We encourage anyone who was in the vicinity during this time and may have witnessed the incident, or possesses dashcam footage of either the collision or the vehicles in the minutes prior, to come forward.”

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61-Year-Old Motorcyclist Identified Following Fatal Accident at Infamous A41 Crash Blackspot, Inquest Reveals

Mark St David Williams, aged 61, was involved in an accident at High Heath, Hinstock, close to Market Drayton, on March 2 of this year.

Mr. Williams, a scaffolding manager originally from Lichfield and residing in Cannock, was riding a Triumph Rocket three-wheeled trike at the time of the incident, which occurred around 11:18 AM. The other vehicles involved included a Harley Davidson trike and a Hyundai i10 car. The rider of the Harley Davidson was transported to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening, while the driver of the car was reported unharmed, according to the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

An air ambulance helicopter was dispatched alongside paramedics in two road ambulances.

Inquest Identifies 61-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Infamous A41 Blackspot
The A41 at Hinstock. Photo: Google

An inquest into Mr. Williams’ passing was convened at Shropshire Coroner’s Court located at the Guildhall in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, March 18.

The hearing revealed that paramedics and police were dispatched to the scene, but despite their diligent efforts, they were unable to save Mr. Williams, who was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife identified his remains.

John Ellery, the senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, postponed the inquest to be fully heard on July 17 of this year.

Following the incident, West Mercia Police issued a public request for any video footage or information.

A spokesperson stated: “We would like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity at the time and might have witnessed the collision or possesses dashcam footage of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it.

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