A suspected drink driver has been arrested after a Swindon biker was killed in a crash.
18-year-old Bradley Best died when the Suzuki motorcycle he was riding was struck head-on by a Ford EcoSport on Friday (15 August).
The fatal road traffic collision took place at around 6.53pm, on the on B4000 Ermin Street at the junction with A338 in Great Shefford, near Lambourn.
The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, according to Thames Valley Police, which is investigating the incident.
A 19-year-old man, from Cornwall, was arrested for numerous offences following the crash.
He was questioned in custody, held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while over the prescribed limit for alcohol, driving while over a specified drug limit, driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Detective Sergeant Robert Chevalier, of Thames Valley Police, said: “Firstly, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family of the man who sadly died in this collision.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this to please get in touch.
“I am also appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to please check their dash cam footage, in case they captured the collision or the moments leading up to it.
“Anyone with information should call 101 or make an online report, via our website, quoting reference number 43250417404.
“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers who will take your information 100% anonymously. You can call them on 0800 555 111.”
In a tribute, Pinkertons’ motorcycle club said they were devastated by Bradley’s death, describing him as their youngest member.
“Bradders was the youngest member of Pinkertons at 18 years old and had his whole life ahead of him.
“At a time like this, we are reminded that life is fragile and our thoughts are with his girlfriend…and family during this sad time.
“Bradders will be sadly missed by all his Pinkertons family and we look forward to giving him a memorable biker send off in due course.
“So ride on my Brother and rest in peace. Till we meet again after a while. And when our time comes to take that last ride. You can bet it’ll be with a smile.”
