Bikers are urged to join funeral of road crash dad
Bikers are being sought to pay tribute to a Doncaster dad killed in a motorbike crash when his funeral takes place next month.
Mark Aimson died when his bike was in collision with a BMW in Doncaster Road, Mexborough on August 29.
A spokesperson for Mexborough Ride-outs, which is co-ordinating the tribute said: “Many of you will recognise Mark from the TT Racing over the years.
“Mark’s family have asked us to share the details of his final journey so that we can get as many motorcycles there as possible to show our support and give Mark the send-off he deserves.”
The meeting point will be Queen’s Terrace, Mexborough at 10.45am on October 8.
The Mexborough Ride-outs spokesperson added: “Queen’s Terrace is a dead-end road, so could all motorcycles please head to the top of Alexandra Road, turn left and turn around, ready for the procession to leave.
“Mark will be coming from the right-hand side onto Alexandra Road.
“The family have requested that all motorcycles join immediately behind the hearse and limousine for the final journey.
“Ride together. Remember together. Give Mark the send-off he deserves,” the spokesperson added.
South Yorkshire Police are still seeking witnesses to the crash as its investigations continue into the tragic incident last month.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Doncaster.
“On Saturday 29 August at 7.50am, we responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Doncaster Road in Mexborough.
“It is understood that a red and black Suzuki motorbike and a white BMW 320d were involved in a collision close to the junction of Pastures Road.
“The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital where sadly despite the best efforts of medical personnel he died.
“We are now asking for anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant footage to come forward.
“If you can help, please report online or call 101, quoting incident number 208 of August 2026,” the spokesperson added.
Mexborough Ride-outs is a motorcycle community and group based in South Yorkshire that organises regular ride-outs, L-plate friendly trips, and large-scale biking events.
The group meets at Mexborough Athletic Sports and Social Club on New Oxford Road in Mexborough. It can be reached on Facebook via https://tinyurl.com/hx4u9rr6