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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
James Campbell & Thomas Molloy

Talented musician killed by speeding biker who was almost five times drink-drive limit

A talented musician was killed when he was struck by a speeding motorcyclist, who was almost five times the drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard. The heartbroken family of much-loved Neil Wallace, 43, says 'nothing can fill the void' he left behind after he died in the collision.

Neil, who was a pedestrian, died after being hit by a 600cc Kawasaki motorbike, rode by Steve Powdrill, on July 8 last year. Mr Powdrill, who was banned from driving at the time, also died at the scene.

An inquest was told that Mr Powdrill have been riding down Beverley Road, in Hull, at speeds of around 60mph - despite there being a 40mph speed limit in place. He collided with Neil as he crossed the road close to Evergreen Drive.

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