A FARNHAM motorcyclist was killed after his high-powered bike smashed into the side of a car doing a three-point turn in a rush-hour traffic jam on the A325 at Holt Pound.
Ken Manners, 57, was riding his Honda Firestorm on the wrong side of the road at 33 mph to avoid queuing in the heavy traffic when the crash happened.
His brother, Len Manners, has said he is devastated by the verdict of accidental death recorded at an inquest this week.
"The way the witnesses spoke, there was a strong element in favour of my brother driving normally and that he was doing something quite reasonable. However, the point of the inquest is not to attribute blame," he said.
Ken Manners, of Keable Road, was on his way home from work at Runfold Plastics in Passfield on October 24 when he collided with a Honda Civic estate driven by Susan Courtier Dutton, 60, from Alton.
The inquest in Basingstoke heard that after slamming on his brakes, Mr Manners lost control of the bike, came off and slid along the road into the car.
He died in Frimley Park Hospital at 5 am next day from multiple injuries to his chest and head.
Witness Donald Whiting said: "I saw the lady's green Honda Civic estate car turn right into the southbound lane as if she wanted to do a three-point turn. I am sure she did not use her indicator lights and it amazed me she started the manoeuvre with no warning."
Mrs Courtier Dutton told the inquest she had checked her mirrors and indicated before moving across the carriageway.
"The traffic was very slow-moving and would stop occasionally. From the moment I went into the forest I was considering doing a three-point turn, as I knew the crossroads up ahead was an accident place.
"Once the road stops winding there is a long straight section and I waited until I got there before I did it. I slowed right down, indicated and then started to pull out and do my three-point turn.
"I got to the other side of the road, put the car into reverse and was ready to go back when I heard the sound of braking."
The coroner, Andrew Bradley, said: "I am drawn to two conclusions in this case, that Susan Courtier-Dutton should have seen Kenneth Manners and he should have seen her.
"I find it extraordinary that I have to adjudicate on this matter as I have never seen such a graphic example of this type of incident."
Mr Manners, who was Scout leader in charge of the 5th Farnham Bourne Scout Group for more than a decade, leaves a widow Heather and children Christopher, 24, Paul, 26, and Katy, 15.
Mr Manners said: "My sister-in-law plans to take it further. She will be meeting with the prosecution officer who will decide whether or not there is a case to answer."