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THIS is the horrifying moment a motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash.

Lewis Clark, 22, died instantly when another rider crossed into his lane and his vehicle burst into flames from the impact.

 The two bikes can be seen driving at each other head on (right of shot)
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The two bikes can be seen driving at each other head on (right of shot)
 The pair smash into each other at full speed in the middle of the road
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The pair smash into each other at full speed in the middle of the road
 Lewis Clark was killed instantly in the horrific crash
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Lewis Clark was killed instantly in the horrific crash
 Lewis's mum agreed to share footage of the accident to deter others from taking risks on the road
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Lewis's mum agreed to share footage of the accident to deter others from taking risks on the road

Lewis's mother has given permission for the footage of the horror smash to be released in the hope it will serve as a warning to other riders.

Both the families of Lewis and the other rider, who also died, have agreed to share the footage in the hope it acts as a road safety message to others.

An on-bike camera captured the horrifying final moments.

Lewis's mum Beverley said: "If I can just save one life, then something positive will have come out of this horrific journey that we're now on."

"My arms just ache to hold my baby boy every day."

Lewis was from South Elmsall

Speaking to she said: "I just can't believe he's not here anymore.

"You always think that they're you're future, part of you're future.

"And now he's not there.

 A fireball erupts on the tarmac, killing both motorcyclists
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A fireball erupts on the tarmac, killing both motorcyclists
 Another of the bikes following behind is forced off the road by the flames
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Another of the bikes following behind is forced off the road by the flames
 The harrowing footage was released by police with the hope of discouraging others
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The harrowing footage was released by police with the hope of discouraging others
 Shocking photos show the aftermath of the inferno
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Shocking photos show the aftermath of the inferno
 Lewis's mum said she hoped the footage would save lives
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Lewis's mum said she hoped the footage would save lives
 Lewis was one of two motorcyclists to die in the accident
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Lewis was one of two motorcyclists to die in the accident

"I just never want another mother to feel like I do today.

"Just to hug him close one more time and tell him I love him, I can never do that."

Chief Inspector Steve Maddocks of Isle of Man Police said releasing this kind of footage is "very impactive" on road safety.


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