Biker lay in ditch for three nights after crash (updated)
A seriously injured Goole biker lay undiscovered by the roadside for three nights after hitting a signpost.
Anthony Margrave, 40, was eventually found 6ft down a ditch, lying in water, conscious and breathing, after police launched a missing person enquiry.
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Serious injuries: Missing Anthony Margrave was found 6ft down a ditch, three nights after a motorcycle accident.
He remains in a serious condition in hospital, suffering from hypothermia and injuries including broken ribs, following the accident on the A614 Selby Road, near Thorne, last Wednesday.
Mr Margrave is thought to have hit a metal signpost before travelling about 200 metres along the road and coming to rest in a ditch.
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He lay hidden from view at the scene for a further 48 hours before he was discovered on Friday.
The alarm was raised when Mr Margrave's partner reported him missing after he failed to turn up for work a day after she last spoke to him.
Police searched his home and workplace and looked for his missing bike.
Traffic officers drove Mr Margrave's route from home to work and the police helicopter was used to search hedges and ditches.
Officers knew his phone had not been used for at least 24 hours and were able to narrow its location to a large rural area south of Snaith.
But it wasn't until Friday morning that police discovered a small amount of debris by the side of the road, close to the junction of Selby Road and Reed Holme Lane, north of Thorne, which they believed came from a motorcycle.
After a search, Mr Margrave was found in a ditch, conscious but unable to move.
Inspector Rob Cocker said: "This was a large-scale missing person enquiry and required resources being pulled in from Scunthorpe and Hull and the use of the South Yorkshire Helicopter for three days.
"All officers feared the worst and it was very pleasing to find the man alive and hope him well with his recovery. It is a credit to his determination that he is still alive."
Mr Margrave is receiving treatment in Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 438 of September 14.
Comments
by AndyUSA
Thursday, September 20 2012, 3:17AM
“Almost reminds me of my mate Andy Hazell who did the same thing at South Cave but not missing for quite as long, that was almost 30 years ago. He ended up losing a leg. Good luck on your recovery. Can't believe some git nicked yer bike while you were laying down there helpless!!”
by hullcity
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 8:38PM
“getwell soon mr margrave hope you have a speedy recovery”
by Demonica666
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 8:12PM
“Well done to our amazing emergency services! They deserve official recognition for this. Get well soon Mr Margrave. Thoughts with him and his family.”
by MimiTheDJ
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 6:34PM
“A lesser person might not have survived this. He's a strapping lad and I'm sure all will say a little prayer for him. Hope he'll be ok.”
by opinionhated
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 5:47PM
“It doesn't happen very often but I was almost drawn to tears with admiration for the dedication of the Emergency Services in this case. It must be very rewarding to not be merely shifting a stiffy and to be able to bring a person back to humanity.”
by bigmamma107
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 5:38PM
“i do hope you get well soon and thanks to every one that looked for him”
by horbaczewski
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 5:18PM
“Thank god they found him.”
by lisat_22
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 4:52PM
“Oh my word, that must have been absolutely awful for him, Doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened if he'd not been found, hope you have a speedy recovery Anthony.”
by HCAFCscarb
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 4:41PM
“well done to those who searched and found him..
get well soon..”
by Redjin
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 1:09PM
“The poor, poor man
Can you imagine how scary it must have been laying their all that time, not knowing if someone will find you.
Best of luck for a full and speedy recovery.”