Talented musician killed by speeding biker who was almost five times drink-drive limit

A talented musician was killed when he was struck by a speeding motorcyclist, who was almost five times the drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard. The heartbroken family of much-loved Neil Wallace, 43, says 'nothing can fill the void' he left behind after he died in the collision.

Neil, who was a pedestrian, died after being hit by a 600cc Kawasaki motorbike, rode by Steve Powdrill, on July 8 last year. Mr Powdrill, who was banned from driving at the time, also died at the scene.

An inquest was told that Mr Powdrill have been riding down Beverley Road, in Hull, at speeds of around 60mph - despite there being a 40mph speed limit in place. He collided with Neil as he crossed the road close to Evergreen Drive.

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Following the inquest, Neil's family told Hull Live that he had been celebrating a new job on the day that he died. His sister Michelle said: “We are still heartbroken. As a family we now have a big void that cannot be filled.

"Life goes on but we will never heal. I just miss everything about Neil, about him being a brother and an uncle to my boy and girl.”

Dad David says that time will eventually make it easier but Neil’s loss will always be felt by his family and friends. He said: “Over time you begin to accept it but that sense of loss is there all the time and that will never go away. I think about him every day.

“It has been difficult for us at Christmas and his birthday which feel very empty but we just have to try and cope as best we can." Michelle added: “I just hope this tragedy highlights the dangers of speeding and drink-driving. This incident has devastated two families.”

The inquest heard