Rider down - Silverdale on ramp (21 September)

[SixPackBack]

Does not look good.....

[Reido]

any details?

[SixPackBack]

21 Sep 2009 8:43 a.m.
One dead After Crash In Silverdale


One person has died following an accident in Silverdale this morning.
The collision between a car and a motorcycle happened at the corner of SH1 and SH17 in the southbound lane.
Emergency services are at the scene.

http://www.bigfm.co.nz/News/tabid/55/Default.aspx

RIP......Condolences to family and freinds.

[Kiwi Graham]

Shit, not good, RIP & thoughts.

[mnkyboy]

Another one :no:

Still gives me the slight twinge about riding

Thoughts to family

[ital916]

My condolences to the friends and family of the rider, if they read this thread.

Not to sound rude but someone seems to have turned on the death tap, cos motorcyclists are starting to drop like flies.

[The Pastor]

My condolences to the friends and family of the rider, if they read this thread.

Not to sound rude but someone seems to have turned on the death tap, cos motorcyclists are starting to drop like flies.
The taps been running for a while mate.

RIP to the rider, condolances to the family.

[vifferman]

One dead After Crash In Silverdale
Oh crap. :blink:
That's no good.

[outlawtorn]

Shit, that's no good, I saw the accident this morning on the way to work, thought it was funny that there was only 1 car, didn't see the bike, but they had screens up.

Shit man, so not good. :no:

[Edbear]

Shit, that's no good, I saw the accident this morning on the way to work, thought it was funny that there was only 1 car, didn't see the bike, but they had screens up.

Shit man, so not good. :no:

Glad you're okay, I'm really hoping it's not one of the regulars, I know a few who commute.

I'm gonna be stressing until I know all are okay.

[R6_kid]

That's a nasty setup for such a major intersection, seem to see people getting cutoff and pushed off the road every time I go through that way.

[ital916]

That's a nasty setup for such a major intersection, seem to see people getting cutoff and pushed off the road every time I go through that way.

not as bad as a road down from motomail where there are 4 on ramps into a double lane, one of them being a motorway off ramp.

I once saw four cars all try and merge without any checking to see if it was clear. It was tense.

[Hiflyer]

not as bad as a road down from motomail where there are 4 on ramps into a double lane, one of them being a motorway off ramp.

I once saw four cars all try and merge without any checking to see if it was clear. It was tense.

Which road is that? Whats teh name

[YellowDog]

That's a nasty setup for such a major intersection, seem to see people getting cutoff and pushed off the road every time I go through that way.
I don't like it. All's OK until you get someone unfamiliar with the required lane discipline.

Condolenses to friends and family of the fallen. I also hope it is not one of our guys however that will not be any consolation to those who knew him.

[raftn]

THe young man who was killed today, worked for me. We are only a small company. Just six staff. He was on a learners, i tried to discourage him from riding to work as iti s far to dangerous for a learner. He got the bike, to try to save money, He has a son who was born only 6 weeks ago. He was a genuine neat guy, who adored his partner and son. He was doing well here, and was a quick learner on our machines.

Sometimes we hear the news or read about it, but unitll it hits you so close, you can never under estimate its impact.

I have read many of these post and threads before, but have chosen most of the time not to comment. THis time when i say my heart goes out to the family, it is said with tears in my eyes, and a sense of loss, that will not easily go away. No words can express how i feel today.................

[Edbear]

That's rough mate! Condolences to all and to his family. Can't say I knew him but there are a couple of learner's I often pass coming through there and one of them was fairly new to the road. I always give them a wave as I pass them.

What can you say..?

[Okey Dokey]

Gosh, raftn, this is just so sad. Condolences to the family.

[Monstaman]

No words can express how i feel today.................

raftn, sorry to read of this and more so for the young fellos good lady and son.

This is truly the dark side to our recreation and a dark day.

Best from your southern bros.

[Bronson]

So sad to hear this news.My condolences to the young man's family & friends.

[hedgier1]

Condolences to all..... Sad to hear the news.

[breakaway]

I HATE reading threads like this :(

[Xsasinator]

I HATE reading threads like this :(

yeah not the best to read, thoughts go out to the family...RIP

apparently was quite a scene, had a mate text me this morning to check it wasn't me as i live in that area, and go through that intersection regularly, apparently he said bike looked like mine, said was at least 6 cop cars.

[Duke girl]

Sorry to hear that raftn and condolences goes out to all those who knew him and worked with him and especially to his Partner his son and Family. RIP

[Mort]

This is awfull. I am so sorry for friends and family of this poor guy.

[madbikeboy]

Shit. Shit Shit. Sorry to hear it. Condolances Raftn, such a sad state of circumstances with a newborn as well.

[Rodney007]

THe young man who was killed today, worked for me. We are only a small company. Just six staff. He was on a learners, i tried to discourage him from riding to work as iti s far to dangerous for a learner. He got the bike, to try to save money, He has a son who was born only 6 weeks ago. He was a genuine neat guy, who adored his partner and son. He was doing well here, and was a quick learner on our machines.

Sometimes we hear the news or read about it, but unitll it hits you so close, you can never under estimate its impact.

I have read many of these post and threads before, but have chosen most of the time not to comment. THis time when i say my heart goes out to the family, it is said with tears in my eyes, and a sense of loss, that will not easily go away. No words can express how i feel today.................

sorry to hear man, he was a good friend of mine too, got the news this morning, really good hearted guy alex was, he will be missed RIP

[crazyhorse]

It breaks my heart when they are young and with a very new family too. My thoughts to all who knew him and to his family too.

So sad ...

[Guided_monkey]

Dammit another rider down.

My sincere condolences to family and those who knew this young man.

Let's be real careful out there people.

[gwigs]

Sad news indeed...my heart goes out to his loved ones..RIP

[Dean]

Very sad to hear, he's around my age and rides the route I take. RIP

[OutForADuck]

Condolences to all. Young with a young family is always such a robbery of life.

[boman]

My heartfelt condolances to you and the family. Nothing can ever prepare you for this kind of news.

Nothing.

[ynot slow]

Sounds so bloody cliche but "there for the grace of god go I"

[Toaster]

Just heard about it via a close friend who saw the crash right in front of him and gave CPR. Awful, very sad news... RIP.

[beyond]

Shit :( :( Condolences to all who knew him.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

This is very sad condolance goes out to his partner son and family :weep:

[CookMySock]

THe young man who was killed today, worked for me.Thats terrible, mate. Very sorry to hear that. Another nasty reminder to me.

Steve

[Biggles08]

Best wishes to friends and family! Tough times for everyone involved and I hope you all find a way to get through this... thoughts go out to you :(
Marcus

[alexm]

hi my name is anika. i am on the account of my partner alexm who was the motorcyclist who passed away yesterday. He was a wonderful partner to me and to our son connor who is 8 weeks today. he always wore his helmet and was a good rider, tragically his helmet came off somehow otherwise he might have survived. he was the most amazing person I'll love you forever and always Alex

[OnCam]

Thoughts go out to family and friends, im taken for words. Take it easy people

[Nasty]

Anika .. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, and hope you are gaining strength from those around you at this time. There are so many ways to keep the memories alive for your young one ... I am sure that you will learn them all.

[paddy]

hi my name is anika. i am on the account of my partner alex mears, who was the motorcyclist who passed away yesterday. He was a wonderful partner to me and to our son connor who is 8 weeks today. he always wore his helmet and was a good rider, tragically his helmet came off somehow otherwise he might have survived. he was the most amazing person I'll love you forever and always Alex

I doubt there is anything any of us could say that would take away the pain you are feeling right now. My thoughts and prayers are with both you and your son.

I don't know if you will read this, but if you would you consider Private Messaging you bank account details to me? I would like to make a contribution. I know that nothing can change what has happened, but perhaps money can be something that you don't need to worry about in the short term - especially with a new child. I you are comfortable perhaps I could provide the details to others on a case-by-case basis. Bank account numbers are fairly safe but you still probably don't want to outright post one in a forum visible all over the world.

If other KB's are interested in helping out perhaps they could PM me and I will pass along any information I receive.

[harleyc]

hi my name is anika. i am on the account of my partner alex mears, who was the motorcyclist who passed away yesterday. He was a wonderful partner to me and to our son connor who is 8 weeks today. he always wore his helmet and was a good rider, tragically his helmet came off somehow otherwise he might have survived. he was the most amazing person I'll love you forever and always Alex
My name is Harley, I was the first on the scene and witnessed the entire accident. I thought those close to him may want to know what happened.

At 0625 I was heading from Waitoki (South side of roundabout) onto the motorway onramp via the roundabout. As I was coming around the roundabout I saw a motorbike enter the roundabout coming for Silverdale (North side of the roundabout) in front of me. As he came through he ran wide to his right and hit the curb of the roundabout which sent him and the bike into the air for a short time. When he landed he was off his seat to the left side of his bike with the bike out of his control. He tried very hard to regain control but he had drifted too far over to the left of the road and hit the barrier. Alex and his bike where catapulted into the air and Alex cart wheeled at great speed, which was when his helmet came off. I stopped and went to assist Alex. Went I first got to him I checked for a pulse at his wrist and found none, I then checked his neck and found a strong pulse. At this moment a man joined me, who I assumed was an off duty fireman, we both rolled Alex over to maintain his airway and check his vitals. As this was happening another man was talking to emergency services. Very soon after this an off duty policeman arrived and blocked off the top onramp behind us. We continued to monitor his vitals but just as the ambulance officers arrived we lost his pulse at which point CPR was administered and the de-fib machine was used but to no avail.
Some publications reported there was a car involved but this was not the case, I was in the only vehicle near to him at 20-30meters.

My heart goes out to you Anika, I was devastated when I read about you and Connor. I really hope you have a lot of support from your family and friends right now.

[alexm]

Harley, I am still trying to understand how this could happen. If he lost control of his bike why was his bike still moving. if his foot was off the accelerator how could it still be going?and how could it be going so fast for it to fly into the air? i dont understand please help me

[NinjaNanna]

I'm so sorry, Anika.

the accelerator on a bike is on the handlebars, so its likely that while trying to hold on your partner was probably pulling the accelerator on as well.

this is practically impossible to avoid in the type of accident that Alex had and you should know that it had nothing to do with his experience, care nor skill level. Our instincts tell us to hold on and it would have happened to any of us.

I know this doesn't help - but I hope that answers some of your questions.

Love to you both
Shane

[Holley]

Hi, my name is Holley.

I am Alex's big sister. I am 25, Alex has a younger brother Fraser whos 18, and a little sister Dayna who is 16.
Our whole family is torn apart by this, my mother and father are broken.
we all loved Alex so so dearly and still cant believe that this can really be happening.
He was the most fun person to be around, and was nothing but a barrel of laughs at all times.

I would like to thank Alex's Boss on behalf of our family for his very kind words. Alex loved his job.

And thankyou to Harley for allthough his words were hard to read, on some part it helps us to understand and hopefully take some closure from it.


I love you Alex, and we will never ever forget you.

[paddy]

Hi folks, please excuse the double post; however, I believe the situation warrants some "rule bending". I have just created a new thread starting with the following message:

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Hi Guys,

I have asked Anika to provide me with her bank account details so that WE can assist her in the most practical way that we can (given that we don't know her) - that is financially. I know from this thread and my email correspondence that she is only 19 and that she has an 8 month old son, Conner. I know that they certainly hadn't planned for such a loss.

I am putty out the call to all those abound in the Kiwibiker community. I would like to think that as a group we could pull together at least $1000. There are after all slightly over 1000 members. If, as a community, we can't do that then why are we bothering.

I know that there are accidents all of the time and I wouldn't always take this approach. I certainly don't want to minimise anyone else's suffering or pain. But I am touched by the young age of Alex, Anika, and Conner. I hope that we can take this opportunity for our assistance to go beyond condolences and moral support.

If people want to PM me, then as soon as I receive her bank details I will pass them on. Alternatively, you can get money directly to me and I will pass it on to her (I live in Whangaparaoa, I believe she is in that vicinity somewhere).

I'm going to launch this off in a separate thread so that it is more obvious. This can be found here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129420326


Patrick


As I was writing this post - Anika has responded. I am not going to post her account number here (PM me instead) - I know in theory that is fairly safe but I don't want to be the one that tempts fate. I did however want to post the rest of her email:

"Hi, my account number is XX. alex would be happy
to know there are people who care about his son. he was a really good
person and I believe he would have done the same for other
people.thank you so much" -- Anika

[harleyc]

Hi Anika,
It is with a tear in my eye and a choked-up feeling in my chest that I write this.

I have been thinking about why he hit the curb since Monday and have these ideas:
1. Low light level, the road and the roundabout are similar shades and at that time of morning may have been hard to see, also, it is quite a low curb and looking through a visor is not as easy as looking through a windscreen.
2. This one makes me feel awful… He may have been distracted at seeing me and increased speed to try and avoid me knowing he wouldn’t be able to stop in time.
3. His speed coming into the roundabout may have caused him to go wide on the outside corner. I have come through that roundabout many times from his direction and have almost been caught out myself, it’s quite a tight bend, especially approaching it at 80kph.

Alex’s bike would have had the accelerator on the handle bar, his right hand would grip it. From my experience, when you’re out of control of your bike and you’re hanging on to your handle bars it is very difficult if not impossible to control the throttle because you can’t let go and when your momentum is forward it’s difficult to twist it back to release it. Also, because he was off his seat he couldn’t get his feet to the foot pegs, his right foot would control the rear brake, the front brake is at his right hand which, once again, would be difficult to get to.

Alex was doing everything he could to regain control – there just wasn’t enough room…

Since writing this there has been some more postings, and I realize some of your questions have been answered already.

I hope this helps you all in some way.

Mine, my family and my friend’s thoughts are with you all Anika, Connor, Holley, Fraser, Dayna, Mum and Dad.

[Katman]

2. This one makes me feel awful… He may have been distracted at seeing me and increased speed to try and avoid me knowing he wouldn’t be able to stop in time.


There's nothing here for you to be beating yourself up over.

[Mully]

For what it's worth - condolences to family and friends. RIP Alex.

There but for the grace of God go us.

Ride safe everyone.

[MyGSXF]

This is so so sad to read.. my heartfelt condolences to all family & friends..

R.I.P Alex

[hobbitt]

I send my condolances to his wife and baby, may they get strong support from family and friends. Life can be very unfair at times. I send raftn my sincere and heartfelt wishes that you are comforted by someone too.

[PrincessBandit]

There's nothing here for you to be beating yourself up over.

This is so true. Hard as it may seem, instead know that your presence made a big difference to his family, knowing that you did your best to assist.

You could drive yourself crazy wondering if anything you did or didnt' do might have changed circumstances. Don't go there.

[chef]

R.I.P alex, condolances to his family

[Mrmonster]

Hi HarleyC, Holley and Anika,

My name is Murray but everyone calls me Muzza. Anika, in most respects, would know me as uncle Muzza as I am the partner of her aunty. I too ride a motor bike rain, hail or shine. I too know that Alex had a new lease on life when Connor was born. I know this because I witnessed it. I am greiving my ar$e off like the rest of our family and have now suffered two sleepless nights and steering down the barrel of another one, but when I took Anika's little sister back home on Tuesday morning and I could hear the pain she was suffering I know there is no worse pain than what Anika is going through at the moment. You know Car, Saphron, Jazzmyn and I love you Anika and we'll be here for you and Connor.
Holley, I spoke to your mum today to do my best to understand a bit more about your family. You had a great brother, but when Connor was born he blew us all away. Alex had a spark for life that I wish I could recapture in myself. Besides that, he was sooooo good to Anika in soooo many ways. Condolonces to you and your family. No doubt we'll meet on Saturday.
HarleyC. Thanks for assisting on Monday morning and thank you so much for explaining your interpretation of the chain reaction that means we are now a critical family member down. This has been helpful to me and when Anika has mourned and wants to know more I'll describe things in doses she can handle. I know she'll be many years getting over this if she gets over it at all. I beleive the police report is complete and I will do my best to get a copy of that and the coroners report to assist Anika understand better. I often travel to Whangaparaoa and surrounding areas and would love to call in, have a beer and thank you personally on behalf of the family if you were up to that.
For the kind wishes from everyone that has posted on KB, you have kept my faith alive that people that ride bikes are very much like a brother hood. Your offers of empathy, sympathy and financial support are nothing short of spectacular. Each and everyone of you have gone some way to assisting me get through the minutes and hours that make up the day and I'm sure you've done that for Anika too. Please let your thoughts remain with Anika and Connor.
RIP Alex you will be missed....forever.

[ManDownUnder]

Hi, my name is Holley. I am Alex's big sister.
Holley,

Can I suggest you or someone in your family set up a bank account that does not have Anika's name on it. My fear is that money collected will be viewed as an asset by the various agencies who will then minimise the amount of benefit paid to her... right that the very time she needs it most.

Set up an account in your name, or your Mum's name... and have all money go into there. So it's not legally hers, although I'm sure you could find some way of making sure she benefits from it.

I've handled something very similar in the past so if you need to, please contact me so I can let you know what I found and did.


I love you Alex, and we will never ever forget you.

I left that here out of respect.

[alexm]

than you for pointing that out. I will check in wtih my family on this matter as trust them with my life, and in the end if will be used to go to Alex's son, Connor. Thank you for pointing that out I will immediately transfer my savings into a family account where they wil keep it safe until I need it

[alexm]

but until then donations go into my usual account, I will pas onto my grandfather who will not touch the money unless I tell him I need some for Connor. cheers for that idea

[madbikeboy]

2. This one makes me feel awful… He may have been distracted at seeing me and increased speed to try and avoid me knowing he wouldn’t be able to stop in time.

Respectfully - don't do this to yourself. Conditions, age, experience, light, weather.

[Edbear]

I commute from Orewa daily by bike also and my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.

There have been beautiful words expressed here and I can't add more than has been said. Sincere condolences.

[Conquiztador]

My sincerest condolences to all affected from this tragedy.

Ride Free Forever.

[chasio]

RIP Alex and sincere condolences to his family. He sounds like he was a wonderful person and a great loss.

[ukusa]

this is such sad news, my sincere condolences to you Anika, Connor & the rest of your family. RIP.

[retired motoman]

sorry to hear man, he was a good friend of mine too, got the news this morning, really good hearted guy alex was, he will be missed RIP

Very sad , my heart gos out to you both and his young wife and kid:hug:

[Mrmonster]

I've had a couple of people send private messages through KB about this thread but I am blocked from being able to return those messages. Does anyone know why that is?

[paddy]

I've had a couple of people send private messages through KB about this thread but I am blocked from being able to return those messages. Does anyone know why that is?

I have a feeling that you can't PM until you have made 10 posts. Other people will know more than me though. I wonder if this is something that is configurable on a per-account basis - i.e. could SpankMe override this for Mrmonster's account given the circumstance. Anyone know?

[Laxi]

new member? cant pm

[Mrmonster]

I might flick over to a couple of other posts and post some meaningless waffle there and when I strike up ten post give it a whirl. In case you're reading Dutchee, can you send me another message. You raised an interesting topic.

[chanceyy]

I've had a couple of people send private messages through KB about this thread but I am blocked from being able to return those messages. Does anyone know why that is?

try pming now :) you should have access

[alexm]

murray its anika i think u do have to make posts first because alex coulndt private message before teither but now i cn

[alexm]

i noticed some of u want to let u know if im ok well no not really i havent eaten for 4 days, or showered, bascially stayed in bed and cried. i slept all last night and was meant to go see alex in the morning but my mum didnt wake me so i only ending up waking at 6:30 on thurs and feeling even worse cause i didnt go to see him; he will be so lonely without me we always were together we promised wed neve rpart.on wed night i admit i took about 5 sleeping pills and 5 stress pills and had some vodka, this is meant to kill u and i woke so disappointed. and now his family are taking him down to tauranga. he was born and raised in auckland for 13 years, was moved to tauranga for 7 years and then decided to move to auck when he ws 20. this was when we first met. we found a house in whangaparaoa where alex loved it, our big backyard and view of rangitoto. he loved our son Connor to death, and I mean death. this is why i cannot understand why when i have expressed he would have wanted to be buried up here so i can go to him all the time and talk to him, have his son visit his grave, that the mother wants him down there.i know alex would want to be up here in auckland where he was to live for the rest of his life, and to be close to me and connor.

[howdamnhard]

i noticed some of u want to let u know if im ok well no not really i havent eaten for 4 days, or showered, bascially stayed in bed and cried. i slept all last night and was meant to go see alex in the morning but my mum didnt wake me so i only ending up waking at 6:30 on thurs and feeling even worse cause i didnt go to see him; he will be so lonely without me we always were together we promised wed neve rpart.on wed night i admit i took about 5 sleeping pills and 5 stress pills and had some vodka, this is meant to kill u and i woke so disappointed. and now his family are taking him down to tauranga. he was born and raised in auckland for 13 years, was moved to tauranga for 7 years and then decided to move to auck when he ws 20. this was when we first met. we found a house in whangaparaoa where alex loved it, our big backyard and view of rangitoto. he loved our son Connor to death, and I mean death. this is why i cannot understand why when i have expressed he would have wanted to be buried up here so i can go to him all the time and talk to him, have his son visit his grave, that the mother wants him down there.i know alex would want to be up here in auckland where he was to live for the rest of his life, and to be close to me and connor.

You need to eat,you need to lay off the drink and pills, you need to take care of yourself ( I know easier said than done). Dying is easy living and going on is hard. Make sure you have loved ones around you taking care of you. If you have seen a dead body and knew the person in life then you will realise that it is just a shell. The person who inhabited it is no longer there. They are with you no matter where you are whenever you think of them ( and whenever you don't for that matter).

[NC]

THe young man who was killed today, worked for me. We are only a small company. Just six staff. He was on a learners, i tried to discourage him from riding to work as iti s far to dangerous for a learner. He got the bike, to try to save money, He has a son who was born only 6 weeks ago. He was a genuine neat guy, who adored his partner and son. He was doing well here, and was a quick learner on our machines.

Sometimes we hear the news or read about it, but unitll it hits you so close, you can never under estimate its impact.

I have read many of these post and threads before, but have chosen most of the time not to comment. THis time when i say my heart goes out to the family, it is said with tears in my eyes, and a sense of loss, that will not easily go away. No words can express how i feel today.................

:hug: All my love and respect to you and his family

[BiK3RChiK]

Anika, Please, please, please find someone to talk to! Think of your son who needs you now and will continue to need you in the future.... Talk to someone who is close to you and see if you can get someone to come and stay with you who will help you and who you can talk to without judging you or putting anything onto you. Focus on your son who needs you, please....

All those involved need to talk about what happened. It's all part of the grieving process. Harley, you need to get all that stuff out or you will bottle it up for years and it will eat you up. Talking about it with a caring close confidante is the best thing one could do. Please take care of yourselves and get help if you are not coping...

My heartfelt sympathies are with everyone involved. What a terrible tragedy. RIP AlexM

[Rodney007]

i noticed some of u want to let u know if im ok well no not really i havent eaten for 4 days, or showered, bascially stayed in bed and cried. i slept all last night and was meant to go see alex in the morning but my mum didnt wake me so i only ending up waking at 6:30 on thurs and feeling even worse cause i didnt go to see him; he will be so lonely without me we always were together we promised wed neve rpart.on wed night i admit i took about 5 sleeping pills and 5 stress pills and had some vodka, this is meant to kill u and i woke so disappointed. and now his family are taking him down to tauranga. he was born and raised in auckland for 13 years, was moved to tauranga for 7 years and then decided to move to auck when he ws 20. this was when we first met. we found a house in whangaparaoa where alex loved it, our big backyard and view of rangitoto. he loved our son Connor to death, and I mean death. this is why i cannot understand why when i have expressed he would have wanted to be buried up here so i can go to him all the time and talk to him, have his son visit his grave, that the mother wants him down there.i know alex would want to be up here in auckland where he was to live for the rest of his life, and to be close to me and connor.

Thats really sad to hear, but you need to eat and take care of your self, just think of what alex would say to you if he could,

I am a friend of Josh B in ranui, I wasnt a direct close friend to alex, but i used to catch up with him whenever he would come to visit, He was a really full of life energetic guy, warm hearted and always very postive. And his life was taken far to early


Since alex's passing, I'v taken my bike off the road, and keeping it for the track use where its safe. Im buying a trailer also to move the bike round when i need to, I never thought id do this, but his death was so random its made me realise anyone can just drop off at any time.

once again my deepest condolences go to you and everyone that knew alex.
I will be there on saturday with some of his other friends, im sure it will be a great service.

best wishes!
Rod Khoey

[carver]

RIP dude!

its bad when it goes like this