Police name Telford death crash motorcyclist
Wednesday 4th May 2011, 11:01AM BST.
A motorcyclist from Shropshire who died after a crash at a busy junction in Telford has today been named.
Robert Watson, 22, from Telford, died when the bike he was on collided with a car at the Trench Lock island in the town at about 10.15pm on Monday.
Another man, also on the bike was seriously injured and remains in a “poorly but stable” condition at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital. Police said today he was due to undergo surgery for a leg injury.
West Midlands Ambulance spokeswoman Suzie Fothergill said two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an incident commander were sent to the scene after the men came off the bike.
Telford police spokesman Chris Ammonds today appealed for witnesses to the crash to call police at Telford on 0300 333 3000.
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Our thoughts are with the family at this very very sad time.
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rob ur a legend plz rest in peace love from us all ur uncle john (my daddy)will look after u now look after ur mom and ur kids now big man
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throughout the rest of my life i will never meet another person like rob watson miss you mate rest in peace
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never goin to forget you rob we had some good times together missing you already mate. rest in peace
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thoughts to your family rob you will be missed mate r.i.p
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So very Sad, So much to live for x RIP Rob
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rip cuz
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rip cuz you will be trually missed xx
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