Driver Jailed for Fatal Hit-and-Run on Harley Biker
Luke John, 26, from Woodley, Reading, has been locked up for killing a biker in a hit-and-run crash. The silver Toyota Supra he was driving smashed into 53-year-old Harley Davidson rider Tenny Turner (Snr) on the B3349 Reading Road at 10.30pm on Tuesday 17 September.
Tragic Crash at Busy Junction
The collision happened at the junction with Vicarage Lane. Turner was heading northbound when John’s car hit him from behind and then sped off. Turner was rushed to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital but later died from his injuries.
John Sentenced and Banned from Roads
Following a police probe, John was charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He was sentenced on 1 April to four years in prison. Plus, he’s banned from driving for six and a half years and will have to pass an extended driving test before getting back on the road.
Serious Warning from Police
Police Sergeant Jonathan Bates said: “I hope this case serves as a warning to all road users to pay attention while driving, even when the roads are quiet. We must look out for vulnerable users, like motorcyclists.” “Failing to do so can end in tragedy, with lifelong pain for victims’ families and friends. Your actions on the road have consequences.” “This has been a long enquiry and my thoughts are with the family and friends of Tenny Turner (Snr).”
