Robert “Bob” Wright, of North Acre, Caston, near Attleborough, was travelling from his home to Hampshire to visit friends last summer when the accident happened.

On August 2, the 69-year-old print engineer stopped in a service station where he pulled into a space with his Triumph Tiger.

In a statement to Norfolk Coroner’s Court, his wife of almost 40 years, Linda Wright, said she recalled him telling her what had happened next.

Norfolk Coroner's Court, at County Hall in Norwich. (Image: Newsquest)

“He pulled into a parking space........

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