Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes regret to announce that one of our much needed operational service bikes has been destroyed by an out of control car.
The Yamaha FJR1300, one of a national cohort of specially tested and Type Approved Official Blood Bikes, was discovered in pieces and crushed against a brick wall in a public car park in Yorkshire.
The bike was parked up whilst the Whitenights Volunteer Rider was taking a break between jobs during his 12 hour operational shift.
North Yorkshire Regional Manager for Whiteknights, Andy Richardson said:
“It is such a shame to lose one of our Blood Bikes in this way. We try so hard to really care for the all the bikes in our fleet, which are purchased and operated entirely by donations from the public.
“We have three motorcycles on duty every night of the year throughout Yorkshire. Many of a our fleet of motorcycles cover high mileages and several are over five years old – but they really do provide a vitally important service transporting urgent blood samples, breast milk and medications for patients.
“Our voluntary service is continuing to operate to support the care of patients in the Leeds area, but we are finding it a uphill challenge now that we have one less blood bike to use. We are really going to miss it.”
Its remains unclear what exactly happened to the bike – but it received damage to it’s frame, fairing and forks – almost as if a car had driven over it.
Andy added: “It’s now down to our excellent friends and supporters in the public to be generous and donate whatever they can, no matter how small to help us put another much needed Yorkshire Blood Bike into operational life again.”
People can donate through their website: www,whiteknights.org.uk or by using the official Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes Just Giving Page : https://www.justgiving.com/whiteknightsyorkshire-bloodbikes