Lanarkshire quad biker must pay friend compensation after high speed crash

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A quad bike rider has been ordered to pay his pal £1,000 compensation after a high speed crash.Jordan Reilly was a passenger and suffered serious head injuries in the accident, Hamilton Sheriff Court was told.Neither Mr Reilly nor driver Patrick Lally was wearing a helmet when they were thrown from the vehicle after it veered out of control.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He was lying motionless and the bike landed on top of him before bouncing on to the road.“Members of the public attended and called for an ambulance.