Article Five

Local man in critical condition
A LOCAL man from the Harrogate area has been taken to Leeds General Infirmary last night after he was left in a critical condition following a hit and run. The incident occurred at 8.25pm when James Moore (29) was riding his motorbike along the Knaresborough bypass, when he was suddenly knocked off his bike by a car.
Hero of the hour Mark Slater was driving by and saw the biker at the side of the road. Mark put James into the recovery position and kept him warm until the ambulance arrived to take him to Harrogate District Hospital where he was attended to by doctors who commended Mark for his quick thinking and actions which saved the life of Mr Moore.
Mr Moore is currently in a coma fighting for his life after suffering from severe head injuries and a sever fracture to his spine which if he awakes from his coma, could leave him with permanent difficulties. He is currently on a life support under 24 hour care by the nurses at LGI. Doctors have said ‘his condition is very serious and they are doing the best they can for him.’
Dr Wells, head of the neurology department at LGI said “We’re taking it one step at a time. When he wakes from his coma which is a strong possibility, we will be able to see the extent of the damage caused to his spine and do everything possible to make his life after this accident comfortable. He had slight bleeding of the brain which was able to be controlled at Harrogate hospital. However it has left him with slight brain damage which has slowed down his reactions and learning abilities.”
Mr Moore’s wife is said to be ‘distraught and lost without her husband’. Susan Moore was unavailable to comment as she hasn’t left her husbands bedside. The police are searching for other witnesses to come forward. PC Giles has said “It is extremely important that if you witnessed this accident or were the car that knocked Mr Moore off his bike; you need to come forward and give information immediately, so the police services can understand what happened and why. This really brings to light the Think, Bike, campaign. The accident should be an eye opener to Harrogate motorists and remind them to look twice for bikes.”
If you were a witness to this accident please call 01423 673421
Tiffany Jackson