Unfortunately 2 weeks after the incident rider B died as a result of secondary complications to injuries sustained.
You may recall that I mentioned that there were several WhatsApp groups in existence relating to the individual groups making up the party and one specifically for the trip itself. However very quickly as certain members of the group left the trip speculation and blame reared its ugly head around the circumstances and actions of certain members namely yours truly and rider A. It became quite hostile.
A whole different scenario developed to what had actually occurred and that filtered into members of one group who weren't even there, but all had an opinion, and also to the widow. It got quite nasty and to the point where myself and rider A were asked not to attend the funeral. It really snowballed. Whether the circumstances of the incident were manufactured, whether it is just the way of the ‘serious rumour machine’ or whether it is that tradition of always finding someone to blame, I’m not certain. Maybe a combination of all three. However what developed takes me towards the former.
A specialist 'No win no fee' outfit were instructed by the injured parties as blame was now being apportioned based on the ‘manufactured’ circumstances.
The first that was heard by rider A from his insurance company was that there was a claim against him from inexperienced rider C who suggested he was cut up and he 'high sided'. There was no mention at that point that there was also a fatality involved in the incident and the insurance company seemed unaware of the full facts surrounding the incident. They were duly informed and that changed. A specialist 3rd party firm were employed to investigate the incident on behalf of the insurers. WhatsApp content was all forensically downloaded as it contained relevant material.
Statements were recorded from relevant witnesses who were involved, including rider D. Detailed data was downloaded and analysed from a security tracking device and a Ride App.
Every piece of information indicated that the claims made on behalf of the 2 claimants B & C had absolutely no foundation and their legal representatives withdrew their support. Rider A has been deemed not to be at fault.
It's been a long journey. You have to wonder how and why it got to where it did and the amount of time and expense involved in disproving a spurious claim. What I have no doubt was to their being no causation in the incident by Rider A and my integrity as a witness has remained intact despite accusations to the contrary.
Above all I feel deeply sorry for the family of the deceased as they were led up the garden path by a bunch of chancers.
Last edited by: Fullchat on Thu 16 Mar 23 at 21:36
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Motorcycle Incident Scotland. Part 2. new
Motorcycle Incident Scotland. Part 2. new
