They want to pay him a last tribute. Friends of Titouan Caous, this young 22-year-old biker who died in an accident Tuesday evening in Annecy, avenue des Barattesare organizing a gathering in his memory this Sunday at 12 p.m., Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in Annecy. An engineer by profession, Titouan was also a volunteer firefighter and a member of the Savoyard Motorcycle group. “Bikers 73/74”which brings together nearly 14,000 enthusiasts.
“With a big heart and appreciated by all”
“Our friend was always ready to help others, with a big heart, a volunteer firefighter, he was very appreciated by everyone,” declare his relatives. “Far from his Breton family, but surrounded by his friends, we would like to pay him a last tribute.” Around thirty bikers have already been announced, but the gathering is open to all. Those who wish can bring flowers and Breton flags.
Titouan lived in Annecy-le-Vieux but was originally from Pléhédel, near Guingamp, in Côtes-d'Armor and proudly claimed its Breton roots. “He was a volunteer firefighter in Brittany and during his studies, he was to resume his volunteering this year, in Annecy”specifies a close friend. The young man's funeral will be celebrated on Friday November 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Pléhédel.
Motorcycle parade and minute of silence
A one-hour motorcycle ride, supervised by the police, is also announced. Departure at 12:30 p.m. from Annecy town hall, start of the procession via Avenue d'Albigny, then the Annecy road towards the Col de Bluffy. Descent via Alex, return via the D16, then rue de la presse, rue de Verdun. The procession will finally go to the scene of the accident, avenue de France, at the corner with avenue des Barattes. A minute of silence will be observed at the scene of the tragedy around 1:45 p.m.
Titouan was driving a motorcycle, model KTM 790 Adventure. He was killed while trying to avoid a scooter that was using the pedestrian crossing. He veered to the left and hit the vehicle coming in the opposite direction. The driver of the scooter, a 31-year-old woman, was hospitalized in an absolute emergency in Annecy. The occupants of the car – a couple and their child – were not injured.
