dobby 1 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 POLICE are investigating whether a man who died when a car overturned in a field was out poaching. Martin Williams, 37, was travelling in a silver Subaru Legacy estate car which was being driven in a field near Sicklinghall, between Harrogate and Wetherby, when the accident happened. Mr Williams, of Miles Hill Crescent, Bradford, was with three other men in the car when it flipped over at around 4am on Wednesday. North Yorkshire Police said that as part of their inquiries they are investigating whether the men were poaching or lamping – using a bright light to search out prey to shoot. A police spokesman said that instead of calling for help, the men took the injured victim to Leeds General Infirmary in the severely damaged car, which would have had at least one smashed window. Last night, residents at Carlshead Farm, near where the accident happened, said they were upset over the death and added that people were often seen driving vehicles in the fields. Justine Gaunt, who lives on the farm, said: "All I can say is that we are so very sad that something like this could happen where we live. It is really tragic and I have heard that the man who died had a wife and two children. "The first we knew of it was when the police helicopter started hovering overhead. "It is sad that they didn't feel they could knock on our door and ask for help or ask us to call an ambulance to help him." Police said Mr Williams died after arriving in Leeds and added that two men who had been arrested had now been released on police bail pending further inquiries. An inquest into the death will be opened on a date to be fixed. this was a friend of mine i took this from the yorkshire post it shows you the dangers of the sport RIP martain at least you went doing something you enjoyed see you up there dobby Quote Link to post
Gos 4 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thats a real shame and heavy stuff...especially for the family he has leftt behind Quote Link to post
scotty3968 0 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 its a tragic accident which becomes even worse when its someone you know,like you say dobby at least he was doing what he liked when he went,it beats festering away in a nursing home for months on end,,,keep safe scotty Quote Link to post
ferret15 0 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 RIP and respect to his family. Quote Link to post
Guest pitbul Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 RIP GOD BE WITH YOU Quote Link to post
deerhound working 3 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 POLICE are investigating whether a man who died when a car overturned in a field was out poaching. Martin Williams, 37, was travelling in a silver Subaru Legacy estate car which was being driven in a field near Sicklinghall, between Harrogate and Wetherby, when the accident happened. Mr Williams, of Miles Hill Crescent, Bradford, was with three other men in the car when it flipped over at around 4am on Wednesday. North Yorkshire Police said that as part of their inquiries they are investigating whether the men were poaching or lamping – using a bright light to search out prey to shoot. A police spokesman said that instead of calling for help, the men took the injured victim to Leeds General Infirmary in the severely damaged car, which would have had at least one smashed window. Last night, residents at Carlshead Farm, near where the accident happened, said they were upset over the death and added that people were often seen driving vehicles in the fields. Justine Gaunt, who lives on the farm, said: "All I can say is that we are so very sad that something like this could happen where we live. It is really tragic and I have heard that the man who died had a wife and two children. "The first we knew of it was when the police helicopter started hovering overhead. "It is sad that they didn't feel they could knock on our door and ask for help or ask us to call an ambulance to help him." Police said Mr Williams died after arriving in Leeds and added that two men who had been arrested had now been released on police bail pending further inquiries. An inquest into the death will be opened on a date to be fixed. this was a friend of mine i took this from the yorkshire post it shows you the dangers of the sport RIP martain at least you went doing something you enjoyed see you up there dobby the poor lad is dead why do the cops need to know what they were doing his poor kids and wife dont need to have to go trough that its just tragic sorry 2 hear it Quote Link to post
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