ManxTaxPayer Posted July 10, 2016 Author Posted July 10, 2016 Ryan Farquhar released from hospital after latest setback Ryan Farquhar has been released from hospital following the latest setback in his recovery from a serious crash at the North West 200 in May, the News Letter can reveal. The 40-year-old Dungannon racer was readmitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast on Tuesday, June 28, days after he attended a tribute lap with his wife Karen and daughters, Keeley and Mya, in memory of English racer Malachi Mitchell-Thomas. The promising young 20-year-old was killed in a crash in the Supertwins race at the North West 200 and hundreds of bikers turned out to pay their respects with a lap around the 8.9-mile ‘Triangle’ course on Sunday, June 26. Farquhar’s injuries included six broken ribs and a lacerated liver and the Co Tyrone rider was left in a critical condition. He underwent an operation upon his latest return to hospital and is now recuperating with his family on the north coast in Portrush. In a recent column in the News Letter’s Keep ’er Lit motorcycling pull-out, Farquhar said: “Whenever you come so close to death twice, I’m just so thankful that somebody was looking over me and I’m blessing my lucky stars that I’m alive. “Whenever I came off I had a really bad laceration to my liver and the medical team knew there was a problem with it. “That’s why they had to send me in the police helicopter, because they needed two doctors with me. “They were afraid that my liver would start to bleed, and if that had happened on the helicopter it would’ve been all over.” Farquhar – Ireland’s most successful ever Irish National road racer – retired from the sport in 2012 following his uncle’s death in a crash at the Manx Grand Prix. However, he returned on a smaller scale on 2013, focusing his efforts on the Supertwins and Classic machines, before stepping up his involvement once more. He was set to ride alongside Ian Hutchinson for Northern Ireland’s Tyco BMW team in the Superbike and Senior races at this year’s Isle of Man TT until fate intervened.
ManxTaxPayer Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 Malachi Mitchell-Thomas was killed in 100mph motorcycle crash in Northern Ireland "A TALENTED motorcycle racer was killed when he came off his bike in a 100mph crash. Malachi Mitchell, also known as Malachi Mitchell-Thomas, died when his Kawasaki bike came out from under him and he slid for 90 feet on his chest before crashing into a baled wall during the North West 200 race in Northern Ireland in May. On Thursday, area coroner Alan Walsh concluded in an inquest at Bolton Coroner's Court that the 20-year-old’s death was an accident and a result of “unsurvivable” chest injuries. The court heard that there were no mechanical faults with the bike and that the road had been declared fit to race on. Mr Mitchell-Thomas, who is originally from Horwich and was living in Adlington at the time of his death, was described as a racer of "unbelievable ability, who was likely to reach the top of his profession." His family were said to be “extremely distressed” by his death and did not attend the inquest. In a statement read out in court, Kevin Thomas, his father, said: “He travelled all over the world racing motorcycles and motorcycles were his world. He lived and breathed motorcycles and knew the danger surrounding racing.” Mr Thomas, who works with his son’s racing team, said that he had often spoken of the dangers of racing with his son, who said he enjoyed the risk and excitement of racing. He added that he did not blame anyone for the incident and that “unfortunately, this is part of motor racing.” A post-mortem examination concluded that the rider’s bike had come out from beneath him at approximately 100mph and he then slid along the road, causing his chest injuries. Witnesses to the crash reported that Mr Mitchell-Thomas, who had been racing from the age of six, may have driven over a “hollow” in the road or a manhole cover, which could have caused the bike to wobble. The coroner added: “I have no doubt that he would have gone on to win grand prix around the world. It is a great tragedy that someone of such ability should die so early in his career.” Mr Mitchell-Thomas, who was featured in a tribute piece to sportspeople who have died this year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony, was treated at the scene by medics and a spectator who rushed to help. "
ManxTaxPayer Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 Quite depressing really that his family are still devastated enough to not attend the inquest. I hope they can eventually come to terms with their loss. Horrendous for everyone really, but much more so for them.
Albert Tatlock Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 You're such a sick bastard MTP. Get some fuckin professional help.
ManxTaxPayer Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 You're such a sick bastard MTP. Get some fuckin professional help. Not the place for your silly trolling, show some respect.
Albert Tatlock Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 You've already 'commentated' on two stories over the past 18 months that I have personal involvement with. I can guarantee there is more than one family that would be glad to see you get a swift kick in the teeth.
ManxTaxPayer Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 You've already 'commentated' on two stories over the past 18 months that I have personal involvement with. I can guarantee there is more than one family that would be glad to see you get a swift kick in the teeth. Bit aggressive.
notwell Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Quite depressing really that his family are still devastated enough to not attend the inquest. I hope they can eventually come to terms with their loss. Horrendous for everyone really, but much more so for them. Why would they need to attend the inquest?
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