A CAMPAIGN has been launched by a woman seeking justice for her fiancé who was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Police believe that Brett Hames died after being involved in an incident with another vehicle, which then fled the scene.
Now his heartbroken girlfriend Rebecca Gregory is hoping other motorists may have vital evidence which could help track down the driver responsible.
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Several witnesses have already come forward following Brett’s death crash on Pole Road, Sutton-in-Craven, in December.
But Rebecca and Brett’s family said they were no nearer to knowing exactly what caused the horror crash involving the 24-year-old.
Rebecca, who has launched an online and poster crusade based around the Lancashire and Yorkshire border, said she had been devastated by the loss of her soul mate.
An investigation by North Yorkshire Police is looking to establish whether Brett’s bike was struck by another vehicle or whether he had to take evasive action to avoid another road user.
Rebecca said: “Brett was such an amazing person and I’m still struggling to come to terms with the fact he has gone.
“What makes the loss worse is not knowing what caused the crash and the possibility there was another vehicle involved.
“I would ask that person, or anybody who is able to help, to please come forward.”
She has created a Facebook page - Justice for Brett Hames - and has been leaving posters with shops and businesses around the Colne and Trawden areas in an effort to jog people’s memories.
The couple, who had discussed plans to marry, lived together in Foulridge before the crash but Rebecca has now relocated to the Trawden area, Brett, a former Haslingden High and Craven College student, had been returning from his work as an apprentice property engineer at a firm in Keighley when the incident occurred.
He was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary immediately after the crash between Cowling and Laycock, but died of his injuries shortly afterwards.
Rebecca’s campaign has won the support of Brett’s family, in particular his sister Bobbie Jo Durking, who has also urged people to come forward with possible sightings.
In response to a police appeal several drivers are known to have come forward but investigators are sure further witnesses hold vital information to their inquiry.
Traffic constable Dave Seavers, of the North Yorkshire force’s major collision investigation unit, is still looking for anyone who saw a car or bike driving along Pole Road at around 2pm on December 5.
“It is vital we find out exactly what happened to cause Brett to come off his motorbike. Brett’s loved ones deserve to know how he lost his life,” he added.
Those with information are being asked to either e-mail the traffic police on mcit@northyorkshire.pnn.uk or call the police non-emergency number on 101, asking for the North Yorkshire force and the major collision investigation team. The reference number for the incident is 12140210210.
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