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Local daredevil - Gone but not forgotten

31/08/07 - 0 comments

Following an unfortunate motocross accident and untimely demise on Dartmoor recently, local residents in a nearby town were somewhat taken aback by the notice that followed in their regional newspaper.

It appears that following an ill-fated attempt to jump Haytor backwards, amateur daredevil Keith Smythe crashed and was unable to be resuscitated at a nearby hospital. In the wake of this unfortunate event, the miserly widow visited the relevant media outlet and in an outstanding display of thriftiness requested an obituary to read simply "Keith – dead". However when it was pointed out that the first 5 words are free, she generously amended his epitaph to "Keith dead - bike for sale".

Despite the noticeable damage and occasional blood-stains, a reduced price is unlikely.