Bolton man died in 'very tragic accident'

Coroner offers condolences to the family

A verdict of accidental death has been recorded after a crash which killed a Bolton man.

Fifty-five year-old Shaun Watkinson died in a collision on the Mountain Road on June the second.

He had been in the Island for the TT when his bike struck the back of a Citroen car on Hailwood’s Rise.

The court heard how Mr Watkinson, a project manager, was thrown over the car and onto the road.

Coroner of inquests John Needham described it as a ‘very tragic accident’ and offered his condolences to the family.