dobby 1 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 (edited) POLICE are investigating whether a man who died when a car overturned in a field was out poaching. Martin Williams, 37, was travelling in a silver Subaru Legacy estate car which was being driven in a field near Sicklinghall, between Harrogate and Wetherby, when the accident happened. Mr Williams, of Miles Hill Crescent, Bradford, was with three other men in the car when it flipped over at around 4am on Wednesday. North Yorkshire Police said that as part of their inquiries they are investigating whether the men were poaching or lamping – using a bright light to search out prey to shoot. A police spokesman said that instead of calling for help, the men took the injured victim to Leeds General Infirmary in the severely damaged car, which would have had at least one smashed window. Last night, residents at Carlshead Farm, near where the accident happened, said they were upset over the death and added that people were often seen driving vehicles in the fields. Justine Gaunt, who lives on the farm, said: "All I can say is that we are so very sad that something like this could happen where we live. It is really tragic and I have heard that the man who died had a wife and two children. "The first we knew of it was when the police helicopter started hovering overhead. "It is sad that they didn't feel they could knock on our door and ask for help or ask us to call an ambulance to help him." Police said Mr Williams died after arriving in Leeds and added that two men who had been arrested had now been released on police bail pending further inquiries. An inquest into the death will be opened on a date to be fixed. this was a friend of mine i took this from the yorkshire post it shows you the dangers of the sport RIP martain at least you went doing something you enjoyed see you up there dobby Edited September 2, 2007 by dobby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 my thoughts go out to his family R I P lad ...john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Sad for ya Martin.........Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Sorry to hear that news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greatwhitehunter 47 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 R.I.P martin its not the worst way to go.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samba 534 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 RIP FELLOW HUNTER CONDOLENSES TO HIS FAMILY A SAD LOSS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaun 0 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Martin was a really close friend of mine. I am devestated by this tragic loss and he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with his family. R.I.P Mate. Shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ratkilla 35 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Very sad that this has happened even more so that he was a fellow hunter R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLWHIP 0 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 HEART GOES OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS RIP MARTIN ! NAP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mistwalker 0 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Deepest sympathies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SHOT Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 very sad news :(if your getting a collection going lads id gladly give something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 very sad news :(if your getting a collection going lads id gladly give something. I did wonder if anyone was going to do one? Count me in if you do. But, is it too late in the "summer" to have a show along the lines of the recent Otley one, all profits to the lad's family? I'd definitely be in for that. Terrible loss of a life. My condolences to his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the niterider 0 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 real sorry to hear that sad news my condolonces to his family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dobby 1 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 sorry for the late reply as i work away and dont get access to computer his funeral is on Tuesday thanks for the offer of a fund but hes alright with us local lads thanks R.I.P martin DOBBY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rusty 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 just seen this. deepest sympathies to his family. Russ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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