Motorcyclist jailed for causing serious crash, amputation

Kathryn Goff, a 52-year-old motorcyclist from Exeter, was sentenced to 20 months in prison and disqualified from driving for four years after causing a crash that resulted in the amputation of another biker's leg. The incident occurred when Goff, aware of a vehicle recovery ahead, overtook an RAC van in dark, wet, and foggy conditions, leading to a head-on collision with an oncoming Honda motorcycle on the A3052. Helmet and dashcam footage revealed multiple breaches of the Highway Code and an extended period of poor riding in adverse weather prior to the crash. Police stated the collision was entirely avoidable and highlighted that Goff's actions fell far below expected standards, exacerbated by the dangerous conditions. Officers hope the case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of unsafe maneuvers. Both motorcycles and the recovery van sustained significant damage in the incident.