Mum releases shocking head-cam footage of her biker son’s final moments

Warning: The video accompanying this story contains footage of a fatal collision, which some may find distressing

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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David Holmes, 38, was given his first motorbike when he was 16 years old.

For 22 years, he enjoyed taking it out on the roads - but, on the 8th June 2013, David climbed on top of his Yamaha FJR1300 for for what would turn out to be his last ever journey.

According to KDVR.com, he was travelling at a speed of 97 mph when the driver of a Renault Clio pulled out in front of him on the A47 highway.

"I know he rode fast that day," his mother said in a video uploaded to YouTube this week. "He loved speed, he loved motorbikes."

David's GoPro camera, fitted to his crash helmet, was recording at the time of the impact.

It captured his final moments as he was struck and killed by the vehicle, as well as his last word.

Uttered seconds before impact, it was a simple: "Whoa."

Police have decided to release the footage - with the permission of David's family - to make riders and drivers think seriously about road safety.

Brenda added: "This hasn't been an easy thing to do but I just hope that somebody benefits from the warning that people slow down and take time to look for bikes."

The driver of the Renault Clio has since pleaded guilty to causing a death by careless driving. He was subsequently ordered to perform 130 hours of unpaid work. His drivers license was also suspended for 18 months.

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