Cheshire crash: Man jailed for causing death of motorcyclist

A man who killed a motorcyclist when he hit him with his car has been jailed for two years.

Hayden-Lee Gibson, 23, was overtaking a car when he crashed into Chris Rimell's motorbike in Saughall, Cheshire, on 23 November 2020.

The 48-year-old rider was seriously injured and died later in Aintree Hospital, Cheshire Police said.

Gibson pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court to causing death by dangerous driving.

Police said Gibson, of Cedar Grove in Chester, suffered minor injuries in the crash on Parkgate Road at about 18:00 GMT.

Mr Rimell was riding his motorbike in the opposite lane when Gibson crashed into him while trying to overtake.

Gibson was charged in September 2021 with causing death by dangerous driving and pleaded guilty on 3 December.

He has also been banned from driving for three years and will be required to complete an extended re-test.

PC Liz Thompson said: "This was a tragic but entirely preventable collision.

"It is an example of why it is essential motorists should not overtake unless it is completely safe to do so.

"Chris would still be here enjoying life with his wife Petra and his family if the driver had adhered to this."

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