Flying pheasant kills motorcyclist
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The bird flew out from a hedge on the B5066 in Staffordshire, and hit the side of Mr Johnson?s helmet ? the impact of the collision was such that the visor was found embedded in the dead bird further along the road.
Recording a verdict of accidental death, coroner Andrew Haigh said: ?This [was] an unfortunate combination of events; a tragic accident.?