Traffic on the A1(M) at the time of the crash. He said there were “no mechanical issues with either vehicle that could have caused the crash”. It is not known what speed Craig was travelling at the time, but Mr Cluff said that he was seen travelling "significantly faster” and “accelerating” in the lead up to the crash. Senior Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield concluded that the crash occurred when Craig “momentarily diverted his attention”. “He was unable to react and collided directly with the rear of the van at considerable speed, ejecting both of the riders.”