"Pictured: Robert Patterson<br /> Re: A biker was killed by a pheasant flying into his crash helmet fracturing his skull.<br /> Father-of-four Robert Patterson, 51, from Llandudno Junction in north Wales, was doing up to 65mph when the bird flew out of the hedgerow,<br /> An inquest heard a biker pal riding behind saw a ""plume of feathers"" before Robert crashed.<br /> A post mortem revealed the force of the 6lb female pheasant hitting Robert's helmet was enough to fracture his skull.<br /> Pathologist Dr Mark Lord said: ""It was a significant impact. It was instant death.<br /> ""Mr Patterson suffered multiple injuries including a blow to the head and facial injuries, as well as the skull fracture""<br /> Window cleaner Robert was riding with friends through Mid Wales when the tragedy happened on the A470 last November."