Biker fatality on SH16

[terbang]

Steve (ZRXER) just phoned me from Kaukapakapa, he is riding with the Triumph owners up that way and the road is closed as its sounds like all is not well with another group of motrorcyclists..? Hope you guys are Ok out there..

[Ixion]

From Stuff

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3660492a11,00.html

A man died after two to three motorcycles and two cars crashed on the State Highway 16 Kaipara Coast Highway.

Emergency services are currently at the scene and diversions have been put in place.

[Magua]

From Stuff

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3660492a11,00.html

Shit.......rip whoever they are.

[Lazy7]

from NZ Herald

Crash between motorbikes, cars leaves one dead

A man has died following a crash involving at least two motorbikes and two cars at Helensville.

Emergency services were at the scene attending to the injured and the Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.

SH16 just south of the intersection with Kanohi Rd, Helensville, was completely blocked, police said.

Diversions have been put in place, northbound via Kahikatea Flat Rd and southbound via Makarau Rd.


I hate to be posting up stuff like this when you dont know what or who was involved. But I am just sitting here praying for everybody at the moment.

[Colapop]

Has anyone got any contact numbers for those up there? Shit! I'm sitting here doing the same thing L7 (praying)

[Lazy7]

I text custard. he hasn't text back. I am going to assume thats a good thing. he musn't be able to hear his phone cause he is riding with the rest of the group somewhere far north of that accident.

But best case scenario - there is still one man down, permanently. and 3 bikes binned - sounds serious.

so even if they aren't from our team its still a very very tragic story. I hope whoever they are - it doesn't get any worse

[Scorpygirl]

This is just tragic to hear. I hope it is not one of the KBers but even so it is very sad indeed. RIP to the two bikers who have passed away this weekend.

[_Gina_]

RIP to the Rider
This is so sad and tragic to hear of


Gg

[NotaGoth]

Ok has anyone heard back from ANYONE who is on the ride yet???????

[NotaGoth]

Dont worry it is NOT anyone from the custard/QkChk ride but they did come across it very soon after it happened. Was a motorcylist heading toward Kaukoppa. Cannot say anything else sorry, but just so you guys can relax, our guys are all ok.

RIP, to the guy who died and condolences to family and freinds, especially those of you on here that know him.

Thankyou Glen..

[Scorpygirl]

Dont worry it is NOT anyone from the custard/QkChk ride but they did come across it very soon after it happened. Was a motorcylist heading toward Kaukoppa. Cannot say anything else sorry, but just so you guys can relax, our guys are all ok.

RIP, to the guy who died and condolences to family and freinds, especially those of you on here that know him.

Thanks for the update SM. It wouldn't have nice for the group to come across an accident like that either. Very sad news indeed. Condolences to family and friends.

[Colapop]

Thanks G, was very concerned. Still very sad to hear about a biker down though. Ride well mate RIP.

[Swoop]

RIP to the rider involved.
A fast recovery to the others involved.
Thoughts have been with you, throughout todays ride.

[Finn]

Lou & I came across the fatality on our way to catch up to the other guys for the nothern ride. It was difficult trying to figure out exactly what happened, but the guy that caused it passed on and left one biker with what I think was a broken leg and another holding his groin. Kinda put a dampner on the day.

[T.W.R]

The news tonight said the biker had hit a parked car then collided with other bikes ? the images showed a older triumph (70s trophy or similar orange colour) & a crunched up what looked like a VFR700 interceptor

Condolences to all concerned