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Serious Accident on the Royston Road
Pillion-riding Danger
A serious accident occurred about 5 o'clock last Sunday evening on Reed Hill.
Mr Turner was returning home to Cambridge on a motor cycle with a friend on the pillion, and had just overtaken and passed a car driven by Mr Blakiston, of Buntingford, when another car coming from the opposite direction drew out to pass a stationary combination.
The motor cycle struck the off rear wing of the oncoming car, throwing the pillion rider in the air, who fortunately fell on the bank which saved him from serious injury, but the driver of the motor cycle was thrown forward and badly injured.
The pillion rider soon regained his feet and assisted in helping his friend to the side of the road.
It was evident that the man was in a serious condition, and Mr Blakiston at once took him to Royston Hospital, where it was found that he has sustained a fracture at the base of the skull.
The accident might have led to far more serious results to the already injured riders but for the presence of mind of Mr Blakiston.
Upon enquiry at the Hospital before going to press, Mr Turner was reported to be going as well as possible, and that there was no immediate cause for anxiety.
