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Teen motorcyclist dies in crash
A young motorcyclist has died in a crash on a Hampshire road.
Teenager Nicholas Hobbs died when his Suzuki bike collided with a car in Warsash last night.
The 19-year-old had been riding his blue bike near the Silverfern pub in Warsash Road when it was involved in an accident with a VW Golf.
Nicholas, from Warsash, was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died there later.
Police said the crash happened at about 9.45pm and closed the road for five hours.
The black VW was carrying five people and was being driven by a 21-year-old from Fareham.
He has been arrested and question by police over causing death by dangerous driving.
His 28-year-old front seat passenger, from Titchfield, suffered minor head injuries and was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
8:37am Monday 25th August 2008
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CommentPosted by: i know best, dorset on 11:24am Mon 25 Aug 08
Very sad must be the parents worst nightmare every time a teenager goes out on a motorbike.
Im very sad for the family but sadly this same head line will be up again telling us of another teenager dying as the result of a accident.
Very sad must be the parents worst nightmare every time a teenager goes out on a motorbike.
Im very sad for the family but sadly this same head line will be up again telling us of another teenager dying as the result of a accident.
Posted by: Warsash Local, Warsash on 11:34am Mon 25 Aug 08
Very Sad, My thoughts go out to Family and Friends. Hope that Motorcycles are ringed out by this accident, people are killed in Cars and on bicycles as well. Not an unsual road but a lot of roads and carparks ajoin it in a short distance - maybe it is time for a re-think of the controls on it.
Very Sad, My thoughts go out to Family and Friends. Hope that Motorcycles are ringed out by this accident, people are killed in Cars and on bicycles as well. Not an unsual road but a lot of roads and carparks ajoin it in a short distance - maybe it is time for a re-think of the controls on it.
Posted by: Warsash Local, Warsash on 11:37am Mon 25 Aug 08
Sorry meant hope motorcycles are NOT ringed out.
Sorry meant hope motorcycles are NOT ringed out.
Posted by: Smallie, eastleigh on 12:25pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Gunna miss ya nick mate...had some good laughs in school n never gunna 4get ya mate x
Gunna miss ya nick mate...had some good laughs in school n never gunna 4get ya mate x
Posted by: Daniel, Eastleigh on 1:29pm Mon 25 Aug 08
going to miss u nick wished we could off keep in contract more. we are all thinking about u m8 xx
going to miss u nick wished we could off keep in contract more. we are all thinking about u m8 xx
Posted by: nannyogg., Hampshire on 2:34pm Mon 25 Aug 08
[bold]bold[/bold] Ride forever free.xx
Posted by: Chloe Baptiste, Eastleigh on 2:48pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Love you Nick, Miss you already, always thinking of you, Love you forever RIP ****
Love you Nick, Miss you already, always thinking of you, Love you forever RIP ****
Posted by: sara and sharnie, eastleigh on 3:23pm Mon 25 Aug 08
wish we stayed in contact more after school you were always a laugh. r.i.p our little party boy will miss and love you forever. ****
wish we stayed in contact more after school you were always a laugh. r.i.p our little party boy will miss and love you forever. ****
Posted by: dribbles, portsmouth on 4:39pm Mon 25 Aug 08
goin to miss you mate!! touch so many people in so many ways!! love ya man dribbles
goin to miss you mate!! touch so many people in so many ways!! love ya man dribbles
Posted by: Lloyd, Southampton on 7:47pm Mon 25 Aug 08
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Posted by: steph carvell on 7:53pm Mon 25 Aug 08
i went to school with nick and this is a very sad time cant believe it r.i.p nick
i went to school with nick and this is a very sad time cant believe it r.i.p nick
Posted by: suzanne snook, shirley, southampton on 8:05pm Mon 25 Aug 08
im so sorry to hear another person killed on a motorbike thats the 3rd person its happened to this weekend my heart goes out to the whole family and friends r.i.p nick
im so sorry to hear another person killed on a motorbike thats the 3rd person its happened to this weekend my heart goes out to the whole family and friends r.i.p nick
Posted by: Locksheath resident, Locksheath on 8:37pm Mon 25 Aug 08
So, so sad. We watched Nick growing up,riding his bike around our close, always happy with a cheeky grin.Only a year older than our son.... Our heartfelt sympathies to Audrey.RIP Nick x
So, so sad. We watched Nick growing up,riding his bike around our close, always happy with a cheeky grin.Only a year older than our son.... Our heartfelt sympathies to Audrey.RIP Nick x
Posted by: anon on 8:51pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Its been a bad week or so for fatals this week, with all the 2 wheeled victims being the loosing parties, and mostly all innocent side in it.
Hopefully be better next week, we're running out of operation names for the investigations !
Its been a bad week or so for fatals this week, with all the 2 wheeled victims being the loosing parties, and mostly all innocent side in it.
Hopefully be better next week, we're running out of operation names for the investigations !
Posted by: nick, fareham on 8:58pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Will miss riding with you mate, so sad to see you go[bold]bold[/bold]
Will miss riding with you mate, so sad to see you go
Posted by: Chris Burrows, Lee on Solent on 9:53pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Gone but never forgotton...RIP xxx
Gone but never forgotton...RIP xxx
Posted by: Disso, Locks Heath on 9:58pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Im devastated about it i cannot believe it could happen to someone so close to me. m8 R.I.P
Im devastated about it i cannot believe it could happen to someone so close to me. m8 R.I.P
Posted by: me, soton on 10:26pm Mon 25 Aug 08
3 people died on bikes in southampton area over the weekend....
they are death traps
cant understand why anyone would ride one they are so hard to spot when weaving in and out, wrong side of road etc
anyone else agree?
rip
3 people died on bikes in southampton area over the weekend....
they are death traps
cant understand why anyone would ride one they are so hard to spot when weaving in and out, wrong side of road etc
anyone else agree?
rip
Posted by: Colleague and friend, Southampton on 11:27pm Mon 25 Aug 08
Saddend and shocked by this, Nick was good friend and colleague to all and will be missed.
On behalf of me and Greenshields R.I.P.
Saddend and shocked by this, Nick was good friend and colleague to all and will be missed.
On behalf of me and Greenshields R.I.P.
Posted by: Disso, Locks Heath on 12:33am Tue 26 Aug 08
[quote][bold]me[/bold] wrote:
3 people died on bikes in southampton area over the weekend.... they are death traps cant understand why anyone would ride one they are so hard to spot when weaving in and out, wrong side of road etc anyone else agree? rip[/quote] you can not say its the the bike it could of been his mountain bike he was on
me wrote:
3 people died on bikes in southampton area over the weekend.... they are death traps cant understand why anyone would ride one they are so hard to spot when weaving in and out, wrong side of road etc anyone else agree? rip
you can not say its the the bike it could of been his mountain bike he was on
Posted by: anon, Locks Heath on 2:31am Tue 26 Aug 08
Bikes are like death traps?...agreed, but at the same time, so insensitive...and in this case, is it really going to be the kid at fault? not the 5 lads in a VW golf pulling out froma pub on a saturday night?...sorry to want to argue over this, but Nick would not have been so stupid to be weaving on the wrong side of the road! RIP nick...and my sympathies for his family & friends x
Bikes are like death traps?...agreed, but at the same time, so insensitive...and in this case, is it really going to be the kid at fault? not the 5 lads in a VW golf pulling out froma pub on a saturday night?...sorry to want to argue over this, but Nick would not have been so stupid to be weaving on the wrong side of the road! RIP nick...and my sympathies for his family & friends x
Posted by: maggie, warsash on 9:48am Tue 26 Aug 08
Hey cheeky, i know i cant say to much as i wasnt so close to you but i will never forget the time you and ollie started the whole St Annes massive title.. since that day it stuck! Just shows how much of an impression you made on all of us. will always be in our hearts hunnie. From me and the girls R.I.P x
Hey cheeky, i know i cant say to much as i wasnt so close to you but i will never forget the time you and ollie started the whole St Annes massive title.. since that day it stuck! Just shows how much of an impression you made on all of us. will always be in our hearts hunnie. From me and the girls R.I.P x
Posted by: Joff, Warsah on 9:49am Tue 26 Aug 08
Can't believe it gonna miss you buddy you were a close friend and i will never forgot so long as i live hope to see you one day. my sympathies for his family xx
Can't believe it gonna miss you buddy you were a close friend and i will never forgot so long as i live hope to see you one day. my sympathies for his family xx
Posted by: David Parker, Warsash on 10:22am Tue 26 Aug 08
We didn't know the young lad concerned but live locally and have seen the moving roadside tribute. This is a tragedy for the family and friends. I don't know the details of this accident but I do have a file full of letters I have written to the MP and local council about the problem of dangerous driving in Warsash. What will it take for something to be done about making the roads safer in this community which is plagued by speeding drivers?
We didn't know the young lad concerned but live locally and have seen the moving roadside tribute. This is a tragedy for the family and friends. I don't know the details of this accident but I do have a file full of letters I have written to the MP and local council about the problem of dangerous driving in Warsash. What will it take for something to be done about making the roads safer in this community which is plagued by speeding drivers?
Posted by: Lucy Barrett, Southsea, on 11:13am Tue 26 Aug 08
Nick was the coolest guy in school and not because he was flash but because he was the nicest guy in school. I don't know anyone who would ever have a bad word against Nick. This is such a tradgey and I'm heartbroken it had to ever happen to anyone from our year, let alone Nick. I only wish I'd kept in contact more after school... i guess you don't realise how quickly life will take something away.
Heartfelt sympathies to the family, he will always be the sweetest guy any of us knew.
We will all miss you Nick xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.s Bikes aren't deathtraps for sensible people, like Nick, if they're around drivers who are fully aware of the motorbikes around. It only takes a missed blind spot check at a roundabout or forgetting to check the right again before pulling out. Ok there are some idiots out there on bikes, i saw some yesterday, but the main reasons for motorcycle deaths is their vunerability and drivers forgetting that... There are as many car accidents as bike accidents, if not more, the difference is... bikes dont get a box around them to take the hit. Instead they get the freedom of the wind in their face and being able to see whats around... so yea I know why people ride bikes.
Nick was the coolest guy in school and not because he was flash but because he was the nicest guy in school. I don't know anyone who would ever have a bad word against Nick. This is such a tradgey and I'm heartbroken it had to ever happen to anyone from our year, let alone Nick. I only wish I'd kept in contact more after school... i guess you don't realise how quickly life will take something away.
Heartfelt sympathies to the family, he will always be the sweetest guy any of us knew.
We will all miss you Nick xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.s Bikes aren't deathtraps for sensible people, like Nick, if they're around drivers who are fully aware of the motorbikes around. It only takes a missed blind spot check at a roundabout or forgetting to check the right again before pulling out. Ok there are some idiots out there on bikes, i saw some yesterday, but the main reasons for motorcycle deaths is their vunerability and drivers forgetting that... There are as many car accidents as bike accidents, if not more, the difference is... bikes dont get a box around them to take the hit. Instead they get the freedom of the wind in their face and being able to see whats around... so yea I know why people ride bikes.
Posted by: me, sarisbury green on 12:57pm Tue 26 Aug 08
[quote][bold]me[/bold] wrote:
3 people died on bikes in southampton area over the weekend.... they are death traps cant understand why anyone would ride one they are so hard to spot when weaving in and out, wrong side of road etc anyone else agree? rip[/quote] I passed the group on the bikes going in the opposite direction moments before this awful thing happened,and no,they were'nt riding dangerously.
So remember,before anyone jumps to any conclusions,that a young life has been lost and a family are in mourning for a life lost and future that will never be.
me wrote:
3 people died on bikes in southampton area over the weekend.... they are death traps cant understand why anyone would ride one they are so hard to spot when weaving in and out, wrong side of road etc anyone else agree? rip
I passed the group on the bikes going in the opposite direction moments before this awful thing happened,and no,they were'nt riding dangerously.
So remember,before anyone jumps to any conclusions,that a young life has been lost and a family are in mourning for a life lost and future that will never be.
Posted by: Teresa Butcher, Eastleigh on 1:25pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Nick was one of the popular people in our year, the one to always make everyone smile and laugh. And for theese reasons and meny more we all love him to bits. And will never for get him! It is such a shock to all of us and mine and meny more send our love and sympathies to the family.
You are in all our hearts and thoughts with lots of love to ya were ever you are Nick.
We will miss you lots x x x x x x x x x x
Nick was one of the popular people in our year, the one to always make everyone smile and laugh. And for theese reasons and meny more we all love him to bits. And will never for get him! It is such a shock to all of us and mine and meny more send our love and sympathies to the family.
You are in all our hearts and thoughts with lots of love to ya were ever you are Nick.
We will miss you lots x x x x x x x x x x
Posted by: Mike Goodsell, Locks Heath on 2:24pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Sincere condolences to the family.
I can't believe how some people are talking about bikes and who is to blame etc. Let the police decide, this is not the right forum for this type of dicussion and is disrespectful to those in mourning.
Sincere condolences to the family.
I can't believe how some people are talking about bikes and who is to blame etc. Let the police decide, this is not the right forum for this type of dicussion and is disrespectful to those in mourning.
Posted by: vicki Bruton, whiteley on 2:51pm Tue 26 Aug 08
The man with the big smile,my god you gone! it only feels like a few years ago we were playing manhunt up the green when we were little and now im 21. Going to miss u m8 never will 4get your smile RIP ****
The man with the big smile,my god you gone! it only feels like a few years ago we were playing manhunt up the green when we were little and now im 21. Going to miss u m8 never will 4get your smile RIP ****
Posted by: Hannah, Soton on 3:34pm Tue 26 Aug 08
RIP Nick, my thoughts are with your family and friends at this very difficult time
RIP Nick, my thoughts are with your family and friends at this very difficult time
Posted by: Dave Marshall, Verwood on 4:51pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Can't believe you're gone fella, such a tragic waste. Will never forget you dude. My thoughts are with your family. Ride In Peace Hobbsie.
Can't believe you're gone fella, such a tragic waste. Will never forget you dude. My thoughts are with your family. Ride In Peace Hobbsie.
Posted by: harry, heath on 5:03pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Gone but never forgotten mate, u will be missed by all who knew u! u were an amazing bloke! x RIP x
Gone but never forgotten mate, u will be missed by all who knew u! u were an amazing bloke! x RIP x
Posted by: anon, Southampton on 5:47pm Tue 26 Aug 08
[bold]Such a tragedy. I am close to one of Nick's sisters and his family are devastated. I didn't know Nick well, but his sisters idolised and always looked up to him. R.I.P Nick. You will be truly missed by everyone who knew you.
****[/bold]
Such a tragedy. I am close to one of Nick's sisters and his family are devastated. I didn't know Nick well, but his sisters idolised and always looked up to him. R.I.P Nick. You will be truly missed by everyone who knew you.
**** Posted by: Claire, Eastleigh on 6:32pm Tue 26 Aug 08
[italic]Nick was an amazing guy, he will be dearly missed by us all who knew him at school. He allways had a smile on his face and allways knew how to make people laugh. My thoughts go to his family at this very hard time. rip nick xxxxxxxxx[/italic]
Nick was an amazing guy, he will be dearly missed by us all who knew him at school. He allways had a smile on his face and allways knew how to make people laugh. My thoughts go to his family at this very hard time. rip nick xxxxxxxxx Posted by: Albert, Warsash on 9:18pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Unfortunately brings back too many memories. I grew up in South Africa and lost many friends in road accidents. The fact that I am still around at 39 is more a miracle than anything else having been in two myself. This happened at the end of my road and I see the kids there every day mourning Nick. All I can say to all of you is remember him in the spirit he lived. Reading these tributes he must have been an amazing guy. You were lucky to have known him. Time will ease the pain and never forget him. My thoughts are with his parents, because as a dad myself today I cannot even imagine the pain. Well done to all you kids who are out there showing you care, those who criticize you were never really young.
Unfortunately brings back too many memories. I grew up in South Africa and lost many friends in road accidents. The fact that I am still around at 39 is more a miracle than anything else having been in two myself. This happened at the end of my road and I see the kids there every day mourning Nick. All I can say to all of you is remember him in the spirit he lived. Reading these tributes he must have been an amazing guy. You were lucky to have known him. Time will ease the pain and never forget him. My thoughts are with his parents, because as a dad myself today I cannot even imagine the pain. Well done to all you kids who are out there showing you care, those who criticize you were never really young.
Posted by: Jo Bassett, Eastleigh on 9:29pm Tue 26 Aug 08
After just chatting to Nick recently and rememebering what a great guy he was it seems unreal that such a thing could happen to him.
I hope if the driver is found to have caused death by dangerous driving he sees what he has done. His mistake cannot be undone.
All my love to Nicks family, want them to know that although some of us didn't know him too well, everyone knew that he was a decent guy who cared about everyone. He would talk to anyone and easily be able to make them laugh. You should be proud.
After just chatting to Nick recently and rememebering what a great guy he was it seems unreal that such a thing could happen to him.
I hope if the driver is found to have caused death by dangerous driving he sees what he has done. His mistake cannot be undone.
All my love to Nicks family, want them to know that although some of us didn't know him too well, everyone knew that he was a decent guy who cared about everyone. He would talk to anyone and easily be able to make them laugh. You should be proud.
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