Inquests opened into deaths of two young bikers in Cheshire crashes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Inquests have been opened into the deaths of two young men who died in separate motorbike crashes in Cheshire.

Two inquests have been opened in Cheshire following the deaths of young men in separate motorbike crashes. Jason Hindley, 29, from Kirkby in Merseyside, died after his brown Benelli BKX 125 motorbike collided with a grey Kia XCeed on Greenwood Crescent in Warrington on 31 August. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Cody Dobbs, 22, from Rudheath, was a passenger on a black Kawasaki Z650 D2 motorbike that left the A41 near Chester on 19 September. The bike left the carriageway and collided with the pavement. Dobbs was taken to Countess of Chester Hospital, where he died the following day from his injuries.

Both inquests were heard at Warrington Coroner's Court on Wednesday. The coroner officer in each case noted that the cause of death had been unnatural and that criminal investigations were ongoing. Victoria Davies, the area coroner for Cheshire, formally opened both inquests. She said: 'Given the circumstances, there is reason to suspect that this was an unnatural death.' Both inquests have been suspended for six months, with review dates set for April 2025.

How it is being reported

• Inquest into death of biker, 29, opened and suspended amid police probeInquest opened into biker Jason Hindley’s death after a fatal crash on Greenwood Crescent, Warrington. Cheshire Police continue witness and dashcam appeals.Warrington Guardian · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Inquest into death of biker, 22, opened and suspended over police investigationInquest opened into chef Cody Dobbs, 22, who died after a motorbike crash on the A41 near Chester. Proceedings suspended during a police investigation.Northwich Guardian · 15 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Jason Hindley · Cody Dobbs · Cheshire Police · Warrington · Chester

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