Inquest for Marlow motorcyclist who died after hitting a deer

Yawo Avou, a 63-year-old meal delivery driver who lived in Marlow, died after the crash on the A4130 Port Hill in Nettlebed, near Henley-on-Thames, just after 4.50am on October 13 last year. The motorcyclist was travelling from Nettlebed towards Wallingford when the deer ran into the road and was struck, causing the rider and Yamaha FJY 1300 motorcycle to land on the carriageway. The incident occurred in darkness on an unlit, damp rural road, Thames Valley Police previously said.

Mr Avou was treated for his injuries at the scene before being taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, where he died. A cause of death was given as multi organ failure and polytrauma injuries. Mr Avou, who was born in Akoumape, Togo, was travelling to work when he struck the deer.

An inquest will be held into the circumstances of his death at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court on April 9 at 10.45am. Following the crash, investigating officer PC Ruan Brink, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: "This was a very tragic incident whereby the motorcyclist was involved in a collision with wildlife on an unlit section of the A4130. "He was treated in hospital for his injuries, but very sadly died on Thursday.

"His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers, and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time."