Fareham man suffers horror motorbike crash days before son born
A Fareham man suffered a horror motorbike crash days before his son was born.
Stanley Mathey, 35, was riding with his cousin when he skidded on the poor roads in Diani, Kenya, on 28 December. The crash led to Stanley’s thigh bone “snapping” before he underwent an operation.
His son Sahm was born on 9 January and according to friend John Mandley Stanley is “unable to work so it’s a bit of a sticky wicket”. The new dad will also need rehabilitation to ensure he makes a full recovery, with John launching a fundraiser to raise £500 for treatment.
Writing on Go Fund Me, John said: “On 28 December (2025) my friend Stanley broke his leg. During a motorcycle accident his right femur snapped just above the knee which is a very serious injury.
“A few days later his partner gave birth to their first baby. Stanley has had an operation to put pins in his leg but now needs to undertake rehab which he is unable to afford.
“This is obviously a very difficult time for their family. These next months are crucial in deciding if Stanley makes a full recovery, or will feel the effects of this injury for the rest of his life. Let’s see what we can do to get this genuinely kind guy back on his feet.”
To donate go to: www.gofundme.com/f/stanleys-leg-rehab