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Navy Veteran's Fatal M27 Motorcycle Crash
1 Nov
Summary
- Richard Skilton, a former Royal Navy sailor, died in a crash.
- He was a devoted husband, father of five, and grandfather.
- The collision occurred on the M27 eastbound carriageway.
Richard Skilton, a 66-year-old former Royal Navy sailor, has died following a motorcycle crash on the M27 eastbound carriageway. The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, and resulted in the road being closed for several hours between Junction 9 and Junction 12.
Skilton, from Gosport, was a devoted husband, father of five, and grandfather to ten, with another grandchild expected. His family remembered him as a passionate motorcycle enthusiast who dedicated many years to serving his country in the Royal Navy. His memory will be cherished with love, pride, and respect by his family and friends.