Dorset scooter rally death: David Coxon remembered by Devon convoy

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Hundreds of riders travelled in convoy through South Devon in memory of David Coxon

A man who died while attending a scooter rally has been remembered as hundreds of riders travelled in convoy through South Devon.

David Coxon, 36, from Torquay, was found with serious injuries and died at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset on 5 March.

He had been attending Modrapheniacs Scooter Club's 40th anniversary rally.

Jason James, 41, of Charles Road, Torquay, admitted manslaughter at a hearing at Winchester Crown Court.

Mr Coxon's brother led the convoy on David's blue scooter.

Riders from clubs across the country left Newton Abbot just after 11:00 BST.

Image source, Dorset Police
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David Coxon was a member of the Cyder Commando Scooter Club

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Mr Coxon's brother led the convoy on David's blue scooter

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Riders from scooter clubs across the country left Newton Abbot on Sunday morning