Jason Threlfall, 36, died in hospital after being thrown from his motorbike following a collision with a Kia Sportage car at a junction in Bromborough, Merseyside
A dad with “a stunning smile and infectious laugh” died from “extremely serious traumatic injuries” after being thrown from his motorbike in an early morning tragedy.
Jason Threlfall, 36, was on his way to work on his Kawasaki motorcycle when he collided with a white Kia Sportage in Bromborough, Merseyside, at around 7.55am on January 10 last year. He suffered serious head and chest injuries, as well as “extremely serious” injuries to his spine and aorta, the main artery connecting to the heart. The dad was given first aid at the scene and treated by paramedics before being rushed to the NHS Arrowe Park hospital, where he died later the same day.
A post-mortem examination found Mr Threlfall’s cause of death was “head and chest injuries sustained as the rider of a motorcycle involved in a vehicle collision”, coroner Andre Rebello told an inquest at Liverpool Coroner’s Court today.
A toxicology test also found cannabis in his system, reports the Echo, and Mr Rebello said: “The difficulty with cannabis is it can stay in the body for a long time, so it’s unknown what effect that may have had on his driving.”
Reading from a police report from investigating officers, he said: “This was a two-vehicle road traffic collision resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. Jason Threlfall was riding his motorcycle to work when a vehicle driven by Mr Gill turned across his path on Stadium Road, Bromborough.”
“The motorcycle struck the front side of Mr Gill’s car, resulting in him being unseated and coming to the side of the carriageway. Despite the efforts of the public and emergency services Mr Threlfall died several hours later.
“The investigation found Mr Threlfall was driving nearly double the speed limit and was under the influence of cannabis. It’s unknown what effect that cannabis may have had but it’s the speed that’s the real factor here.”
No criminal charges were brought against the Kia Sportage driver, who was named in court only as Mr Gill. Mr Rebello said that evidence provided by expert witness regarding Mr Gill’s vision, and his eyesight “met the required standard of the DVLA.” It was also determined he was not speeding at the time of the crash.
Mr Rebello said another vehicle had been driving behind Mr Threlfall on the 30mph road, and that the glare from the headlights of this vehicle “would have been confusing for Mr Gill, given the speed at which the motorcycle was approaching.” He said: “Neither the driver (of the Kia Sportage) or the rider were able to stop in time.”
The coroner gave a conclusion of death by road traffic collision. In a moving tribute issued through Merseyside Police following Mr Threlfall’s death, his family described him as a “son, a brother, a father, a partner, an uncle, a godfather, and a friend to so many” and “beautiful soul who kept himself to himself yet was loved by all who knew him.”
“He would light up a room with his stunning smile and infectious laugh, always the joker. Jason was generous to a fault and helped so many who were stuck, a lot of the time just as a favour.
“His passing will definitely leave a huge void in so many lives, but at some point during our day we always remember his quips when we see or hear something which will bring a smile to our faces, and a giggle to our hearts.
“The family have been overwhelmed by the generosity, support, donations and out pouring of love. Jason will be sadly missed, but forever in our hearts until we meet him again.”