A motorcyclist who died after his bike hit a milk float was described as a man who had a “one in a million smile” at his inquest today.

Hasan Turgay, of Kings Road, Edmonton, collided with the milk delivery van in Ridge Avenue, Winchmore Hill, just after 11pm on May 20 this year.

The 26-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead the following night.

More than 30 members of his family attended Barnet Coroners Court today, some wearing T-shirts emblazoned with his photo and the words “RIP Hasan”.

Enfield Independent:

The inquest heard how Mr Turgay had not undertaken the compulsory training to ride a motorcycle as powerful as the one he rode, which he used twice a week.

On the night of the accident, he had spent the evening at a restaurant with friends before they all rode home on separate bikes at around 11pm.

During the course of the journey home, Mr Turgay, who worked as handyman, became separated from his friends before he fell off his bike and crashed into the milk float.

His friend, Ozgur Gurler, who had been riding in front, said he witnessed the accident and immediately rode home to get help from their friends.

When his sister, Kamer Turgay, asked why he had not stayed with his friend and tried to get help locally, he replied: “I panicked. I was in shock. You never know what you’re going to do in that situation.

“The first thing I wanted to do was to get help. I could see him moving under the van so I thought he would be okay. I didn’t have a phone on me and wanted to get help.”

Ronald Joyce was driving the milk float at around 25mph when he saw Mr Turgay veer into his side of the road after overtaking another car. The oncoming motorcycle then crashed into the milk float.

He immediately applied his brakes before he and his passenger, Robert Joyce, ran out to tend to Mr Turgay and call the emergency services.

Mr Turgay’s family questioned whether the Mr Joyce was at fault for the crash, but expert witness PC Summerton said he was not to blame.

He told the court: “It was a rider error and happened as a direct consequence of his lack of training. I don’t see what else Mr Joyce could have done.”

Coroner Andrew Walker recorded a conclusion of multiple injuries caused by a road traffic collision.

Enfield Independent:

After the inquest, his sister, Kamer Turgay, 23, told the Enfield Independent: “He will be remembered for the huge smile he always had on his face – he had a one in a million smile.

“He was so loved. He didn’t have a bad word to say about anyone.

“Growing up, I remember him tormenting me as big brothers do but he was always there for me. I looked up to him and he was protective over me.

“I want him to know his family miss and love him, and that when we get together, we still think he’s with us and talk about him all the time.”

His cousin, Osman Ali, 20, said: “He was unique. He was always jolly and a lot of fun. He was always joking around and had a great sense of humour. I can’t describe the loss our family feels.”