Brett Germing died in July last year after leaving the road on Weston Hall Road in Weston Longville, near Lenwade.  

An inquest into the 53-year-old's death heard that Mr Germing had been found in a clearing after a driver reported debris on the road from a fallen tree branch. 

Police attended the scene on July 12 at around 3.30pm to clear the road. 

While doing so they discovered a motorbike in the undergrowth on the B1535, shortly before finding Mr Germing lying on the ground. 

Brett Germing died in July 2025 after a motorcycle accident (Image: Supplied)

Meanwhile his wife, Emma, an administration assistant, had become concerned about her husband’s whereabouts, Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard. 

The couple used the Find my Friends app on their mobile phones and Mrs Germing had been expecting him to arrive at Attleborough's Party on the Park, where he was working as security. 

By 4pm, she noticed the tracker revealed he had been stationary for 45 minutes.   

“Brett had texted me at 3.17pm to say he was then leaving home,” she said. “Using the app, I noted he was stationary near Lenwade.  

“Initially I thought the signal was playing up. I then tried to ring him, without success. I then drove to the last location Brett was shown as being stationary. 

Brett Germing died in July 2025 after a motorcycle accident (Image: Supplied)

“As I approached each bend, I became worried and relieved each time I didn’t see a crash. Shortly after, I came across the accident site. 

“I abandoned my car and just ran to the location. I spoke to an officer and told her I thought Brett had been in a crash. 

“I was then sat down and told the news the paramedics were working on Brett. I think I screamed and then they told me the devastating news that Brett was dead.”  

Emergency services had attempted CPR following the discovery of Mr Germing, but he was declared dead at the scene at 4.45pm. 

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

A Forensic Collision Investigation report was read to the court and revealed the discovery of a “very faint transfer mark on the road service”, which may have been caused by breaks being applied. 

The report added that “it had not been possible to establish an exact cause of this collision” - which was unwitnessed - but evidence was heard that he had overtaken several cars “quickly and closely” before the tragedy.  

Concluding he died from a road traffic collision, area coroner for Norfolk, Yvonne Blake, added: “His injuries were very severe. I think it’s likely he died instantly.” 

‘HE WAS EVERYTHING TO ME’ 

Brett Germing, an engineer, was born in London but lived in the village of Bawdeswell, near Dereham.  

Following his death, more than £6,000 was raised in his memory.  

In a statement read to the court, his wife said: “Brett was my life, my soulmate, my best friend and a true gentleman. 

“He was always there for everyone, down-to-earth, sarcastic and willing to help anybody. He was a wind-up merchant with an amazing sense of humour. 

“My life without Brett is so different and so hard. I miss him constantly and this is not a life I thought I would ever have. It's tough. Really tough. Brett was everything to me.” 

Norfolk Coroner's Court in Norwich (Image: Denise Bradley)

Following Mr Germing's death dozens of people paid tribute, describing him as “a loving husband, dad, brother, uncle, cousin, and a great friend”.

Mr Germing was well known for his time as a "familiar and friendly face on the door" at Bedfords Bar in the Norwich Lanes. 

He leaves behind his wife Emma and their daughter, Leah, and dogs, Simba and Victor, as well as family and friends.

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