Fatal crash in Christchurch (24 November) Tribute request added

[sammcj]

A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a van in central Christchurch this morning.
St John ambulance was called to the crash at the corner of Gasson and Byron streets at 8.32am.
Unfortunately, the male motorcyclist was already dead at the scene.


http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6025189/Fatal-crash-in-Christchurch

[MSTRS]

Sad. This could be any one of us. Be careful out there, peeps.

[sammcj]

Sad. This could be any one of us. Be careful out there, peeps.

Too right, my thoughts go out to his family.

Been a long time since I posted on KB, thought this was worth a mention.

[onearmedbandit]

Fuck I just drove past this, thought I could see a bike but wasn't certain. It's just around the corner from my work and there are multiple police cars there and about 4 streets blocked off.

[batboy]

very very sad, i too work 2 businesses down, its a sad loss of a very likable character, heart goes out to his family and colleauges.
be careful out there.

[McWild]

This is devastating for those of us that knew him, and I'm sure for many that didn't.

I would say to keep him in your prayers, but he'd probably give me a slap for doing that. Rest in peace then.

[onearmedbandit]

Ah fuck it turns out it was a mate of mine, and many many others. You'll be missed bro.

[Dave-]

RIP Buddy.

So sad.

[TuonoTom]

He was a true friend and mentor to me. I hold much respect for him. I may be in Japan right now, but my mind is far from here. Goodbye friend

[rossirep]

its a very sad day indeed, a cool guy and friend will be missed by many in chch,

R.I.P buddy

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bad buzz people. Condolences to all involved/ affected.

[dangerous]

Ah fuck it turns out it was a mate of mine, and many many others. You'll be missed bro.
yip, true and he seemed to come out a bit once he left the shop he is beter knowen at. He leaves a young one and missus, Myself I had abeer with him at the Magpie last w/e, he was enjoying being out and about on the new bike.

I so happened to pass through the acco site just after it happened, and seen it all, its funny how you just know it was someone ya know.

[Suzi Q]

Hard to believe I had a few drinks with him at winchester and now he is gone. He will be missed.

[Muppet]

very very sad, i too work 2 businesses down, its a sad loss of a very likable character, heart goes out to his family and colleauges.
be careful out there.

Who was it, in the rest of us know him?

[dangerous]

Who was it, in the rest of us know him?
as the name has not yet been relised, p/m a poster here.

[SMOKEU]

I'm not asking for names, but was it a KB member? RIP rider.

[onearmedbandit]

He is a KB member but not a regular contributor. His name will no doubt be released soon.

[Jabman]

My thoughts are with his family and friends. So sad......

[SMOKEU]

OK I know who it is now. Such a terrible tragedy to happen.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thoughts are with his family!

[Mr Triple]

Very sad hard to take in RIP

[fireliv]

So sad to hear about this. Such a nice guy who I know will be missed by many of us.RIP

[deeanddude]

Does anyone know who the rider was, killed this morning in Christchurch?

[Virago]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144299-Fatal-crash-in-Christchurch-%2824-November%29

[dangerous]

He is a KB member but not a regular contributor. His name will no doubt be released soon.

ironic really that his very 1st post was to comerate a mate that died in 09, and now a thread of his own.

[Hitcher]

Could members please reacquaint themselves with this site's rules on "Biker Down" threads.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/66358-Site-rules

[ukusa]

My condolences to his family, friends & colleagues. I was fortunate enough to have a long chat with him at the Magpie on the weekend, and know how much of a genuinly nice guy he was.
I am saddened.

RIP mate

[Mully Clown]

R.I.P. Only just gotten to know you but I liked you.

[Hurrie]

RIP mate, you will be missed

[Brian d marge]

Christchurch is such a small town , probably known to many , which ain't good

and at 8.20 in the morning ....on the way to work Sad all round

Stephen

[Maha]

Christchurch is such a small town , probably known to many , which ain't good

and at 8.20 in the morning ....on the way to work Sad all round

Stephen

Its NZ's second largest city...:blink:

[riffer]

Its NZ's second largest city...:blink:

By world standards a small place. RIP.

[Owl]

Its NZ's second largest city...:blink:

Largest or most level?:shutup:

[BigAl]

Its NZ's second largest city...:blink:

3rd largest in population as Wellywood has now taken 2nd spot mainly due to the 'shakin goin on'

[ukusa]

3rd largest in population as Wellywood has now taken 2nd spot mainly due to the 'shakin goin on'

small in terms of the motorcycle community

[shrub]

I didn't really know him, but on the couple of times I met him he seemed like a good guy. A very sad situation for his family, the guys he worked with and his mates.

[dangerous]

A very sad situation for his family, the guys he worked with and his mates.yeah well I called in on his work mates today and it was more than just a job they were his friends aswell, they were not looking well at all...

ok so the star says this "NZTA" says there has been 15 accos on that corner since 07, 2 serious... canty road policing manager insepcter Al Stewart said "15 crashes at one intercetion over 4 years was of concern"... ANOTHER WORDS as usual it takes a death for action, once again to fucking late, but then again, its just a "concern".

[shrub]

yeah well I called in on his work mates today and it was more than just a job they were his friends aswell, they were not looking well at all...

ok so the star says this "NZTA" says there has been 15 accos on that corner since 07, 2 serious... canty road policing manager insepcter Al Stewart said "15 crashes at one intercetion over 4 years was of concern"... ANOTHER WORDS as usual it takes a death for action, once again to fucking late, but then again, its just a "concern".

Now its looking like funeral will be a show of bikes, but nothing set in stone as yet.

And I will lay my last dollar that the main thing they blame the tragedy on is the fact that he was on a bike.

[Kickaha]

Now its looking like funeral will be a show of bikes, but nothing set in stone as yet.

His partner is asking for that to happen and I was asked by his employer to post it up here once funeral details are sorted

[onearmedbandit]

His partner is asking for that to happen and I was asked by his employer to post it up here once funeral details are sorted

Was expecting that, I'll be there on my bike, along with everyone I've spoken to about it.

[NinjaNanna]

Respectfully, who was the rider?

[rossirep]

Was expecting that, I'll be there on my bike, along with everyone I've spoken to about it.

my bikes had a clean today so il be there to along with a few others im sure.

[onearmedbandit]

Respectfully, who was the rider?

Respectfully, I don't believe his name has been released yet. If it has then I'm sure someone will post it up.

[ukusa]

Respectfully, I don't believe his name has been released yet. If it has then I'm sure someone will post it up.

Details are in the Press this morning. I assume all is well to mention now. Funeral Wednesday, ride from Street & Sport 1.15pm.
RIP Joe

[onearmedbandit]

Details are in the Press this morning. I assume all is well to mention now. Funeral Wednesday, ride from Street & Sport 1.15pm.
RIP Joe

Yeah, it's going to be a massive ride.

RIP Joe. Fuck still can't believe it.

[Hurrie]

It's hard to believe he's gone. he taught me everything i know about bikes and helped me rebuild my first bike. RIP mate, you will be missed by everyone who's ever had the privilege to meet you.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Its NZ's second largest city...:blink:

its a village. 1.5 degrees of separation.

Terrible news I only just found out about it.

[testastretta]

I didn't know Joseph but my partner ordered a helmet from him last weekend and he gave us superb knowledgeable service. Was a real pleasure to deal with.
Condolensces to his family, friends and workmates.

RIP

[Muppet]

yeah well I called in on his work mates today and it was more than just a job they were his friends aswell, they were not looking well at all...

ok so the star says this "NZTA" says there has been 15 accos on that corner since 07, 2 serious... canty road policing manager insepcter Al Stewart said "15 crashes at one intercetion over 4 years was of concern"... ANOTHER WORDS as usual it takes a death for action, once again to fucking late, but then again, its just a "concern".

Gasson Street is a shocker. It will take engineering to fix it's problems, not enforcement or education. Pulling people over on that street only creates more problems and since Christchurch drivers are the worst in the world ie: don't give way, follow too close and think being on the road is a right and not a privilege (which can be taken from them), education is simply a waste of time. It's a four laned road with multiple intersections including traffic lights and stop signs, visiblity is poor and traffic not only speeds, but is diabolical during peak times. I totally agree with your comments, but unfortunately we don't know there is a problem until there is one. When the rider was at Sportzone he was always a pleasure to deal with and knew his stuff. He had the honour of being known simply by his first name.

[dangerous]

Gasson Street is a shocker. It's a four laned road with multiple intersections including traffic lights and stop signs, visiblity is poor and traffic not only speeds, but is diabolical during peak times. I totally agree with your comments, but unfortunately we don't know there is a problem until there is one. THREE lane road and thats half the problem... as far as "don't know there is a problem until there is one" fuck off as posted above, quoted below


"NZTA" says there has been 15 accos on that corner since 07, 2 serious... canty road policing manager insepcter Al Stewart said "15 crashes at one intercetion over 4 years was of concern"....

[McWild]

A very well written memorial notice, certainly. With all due respect I will copy it here for those not able to get to a paper:

"
O'CARROL, Joseph William
Tragically taken from us on November 24, 2011,
much loved partner and soul mate of Kim,
loved and adored dad of Zoe and Jessica, father of Arden,
dearly loved and precious son of Kay and Rex Wilson (Sunshine Coast),
loved brother of Stephen and Sim (Sydney), David and Rach, Sarah (Sunshine Coast), and Steph and Troy.
Special son-in-law to be, to Lyn and Greg Marshall and family
Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.

'He rode til the end'

Messages to The Family of the late Joseph O'Carrol can be addressed c/ PO Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545.
The Service for Joseph will be held in our Kerrs Road Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Wednesday November 30 at 2.00pm, cremation thereafter at Canterbury Crematorium.
Those wishing to accompany Joseph on his last ride, please meet at Street and Sport Motorcycles at 1.15pm on Wednesday.

Lamb and Hayward Ltd,
Kerrs Rd FDANZ,
Ph 381 1089
www.lambandhayward.co.nz
"

I have copied this as exactly as possible from the public notice available in today's issue of Christchurch's The Press. If any moderators or members feel I have been disrespectful or too forward, please let me know or remove the post. I just want to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to offer their final respects to Joe and his family.

Thanks, and of course RIP Joe.

[onearmedbandit]

I have been around to see Joe tonight as he has come home to be with family and friends. Kim has asked that those who have stories of Joe that they would be comfortable to share to put some words down, so she and her daughter have something to remember Joe by. If you would like to do this you can PM them to me or request my email via PM.

[Paul in NZ]

Sometimes you read these posts regarding a fallen rider and you are quite detatched. Other times you can feel the clear sense of loss and hurt across the whole spectrum when someone 'special' has gone. This is one of those times as he seems to have touch so many lives.

Vicki and I feel for your loss my friends and our heart goes out to those left behind.

'When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men. '
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

[Oakie]

Damn. Been away camping over the weekend and just caught up with this. Joseph was a top bloke. He sold me my CB400 and he was happy to keep getting the odd problem fixed 'under warranty' even though the official warranty ran out months earlier. Always greeted me by my first name whenever I walked into the shop. It would be the least I could do to accompany him on his last ride.

RIP Joseph.

[Mom]

First time posting in a thread like this.

My sincere condolances to everyone of you that is facing down saying goodbye to a friend/mate/decent bloke you met...

[nudemetalz]

I didn't know him personally but as Paul says, it sounds like he was quite a guy.

RIP :(

[willytheekid]

R.I.P Joe

...such a sad loss to the Chch bike community, Love and thoughts go out to his friends and family.

Ride In Paradise Joe :love:

[**R1**]

Such a waste!!!! you will be missed bro,


Ride.In.Peace Bud ......

[Oakie]

http://streetandsport.co.nz/josephs-corner/

[dangerous]

Those wishing to accompany Joseph on his last ride, please meet at Street and Sport Motorcycles at 1.15pm on Wednesday.

Lamb and Hayward Ltd,
Kerrs Rd FDANZ,
Ph 381 1089
www.lambandhayward.co.nz
"

well that was about as good and friendly as such an event could be, Jo's daughter did a brillent job of her speech one brave wee lass.

[Oakie]

That was a very humbling experience. I'm proud to be a biker today.

[babysteps]

Yeah, she was a brave wee thing. A great send off for Joe, must have been 200+ bikes on escort duty :scooter:

[onearmedbandit]

Very proud to have been a part of today's celebration of Joe's life, heard between 250-280 bikes in attendance. What a great send off for a great mate.

[dangerous]

Very proud to have been a part of today's celebration of Joe's life, heard between 250-280 bikes in attendance. What a great send off for a great mate.
that it was F, BBB dean was doining it hard, been there done that, c&%t of a job yet very satisfing.

[far queue]

Very humbling to see the great turnout and a good send off. The pic is a portion of the line up in Aldwins Rd, it continued way round the bend to the left.

[fireliv]

Very humbling to see the great turnout and a good send off. The pic is a portion of the line up in Aldwins Rd, it continued way round the bend to the left.

Fantastic pic.

What an amazing tribute. It didnt matter whether you knew Joe a little or a lot, many people took time out of their jobs/lives, gassed up their bikes and road for Joe. Just shows how many peoples lives he touched.

[rossirep]

Very proud to have been a part of today's celebration of Joe's life, heard between 250-280 bikes in attendance. What a great send off for a great mate.

yeah mate it was awesome coming off gasson st towards st and sport and seeing all the bikes and people there to send him off, very touching indeed and a amazing send off to a really nice and decent guy..

[Drtylilman]

Very humbling to see the great turnout and a good send off. The pic is a portion of the line up in Aldwins Rd, it continued way round the bend to the left.

Humbling experience indeed. It was nice that the cops showed up and stopped the cars to allow riders through even though there wasn't an official road closure in place on a very busy street.

[Paul in NZ]

Well done chch....

[dangerous]

It was nice that the cops showed up and stopped the cars to allow riders through even though there wasn't an official road closure in place on a very busy street.
a bike cop pulled a car as we started rocking up, after he had given a letcher to said cage driver he must have relised the situation and hulted the caged traffic to allow us all to role on togeather, at the U turn point there was another allowing us to all U turn together I noticed he was at the funeral so Im asuming he was knowen.

BTW the bloody Ducati retro signed bike needs to buy a battary as I saw a old guy arse up pushing him then he stalled it doing the U turn so I jumped of and gave push, bastard could a helped rather than just sit on the bike... bloody canadians.

[Oakie]

This from yesterday's Press:

[dangerous]

This from yesterday's Press:

Oakie... thats a fark up man, can you re post it larger than 4kb and as a veiwable progame?

[Oakie]

Oakie... thats a fark up man, can you re post it larger than 4kb and as a veiwable progame?

Very bugger! It was 596kb when I transferred it from my e-mail to hard drive. Let me have a play.

[Oakie]

This should work. It says 596kb in the 'Manage Attachments' box.

251806

[Oakie]

na no differance, it wont open on KB and if I save it when I open its the size of a thumnail!

Drop us a PM with your e-mail addy and I'll e-mail it to you.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I couldn't attend the funeral yesterday but I did have a quiet moment thinking of him. Such a lovely send off for him.

[onearmedbandit]

na no differance, it wont open on KB and if I save it when I open its the size of a thumnail!


It's apparently saved as a .pdf file dangerous. You'll need adobe acrobat or similar.

[Muppet]

THREE lane road and thats half the problem... as far as "don't know there is a problem until there is one" fuck off as posted above, quoted below

OK three lanes, yes there still is a problem and god almighty you really are a tosser.

[Muppet]

a bike cop pulled a car as we started rocking up, after he had given a letcher to said cage driver he must have relised the situation and hulted the caged traffic to allow us all to role on togeather, at the U turn point there was another allowing us to all U turn together I noticed he was at the funeral so Im asuming he was knowen.

BTW the bloody Ducati retro signed bike needs to buy a battary as I saw a old guy arse up pushing him then he stalled it doing the U turn so I jumped of and gave push, bastard could a helped rather than just sit on the bike... bloody canadians.


My turn to correct you now sweetie! The cop didn't pull over the "cager", the cager (a van in fact) was already parked there. He got in his "cage" and attempted to leave the house he was visiting but couldn't because the bikes were obviously arriving en masse. The cop asked the guy to wait until it was clear and then waved him out. The cop didn't realise the situation, the cops were asked by the owners of Street and Sport to assist with traffic control. Since both bike cops and their Sergeant are all avid bikers it was their pleasure to stop traffic. Anyway, the driver of the "cage" was quite happy to wait and the people in the house were quite sad about the death of our friend, since they knew him. So the cop didn't give him a lecture at all. Just like the same cop was having a chat to one of the bikers he happens to know. All of a sudden a drunken scumbag, clutching a "woody" or similar at 1.30 in the arvo, staggers up to the cop and tell him to "leave the guy alone".

[onearmedbandit]

Really? This is the time and place for nit-picking each other?

[dangerous]

OK three lanes, yes there still is a problem and god almighty you really are a tosser.
excuse me... you abuse me because I correct you on a minor thing?

My turn to correct you now sweetie! .thanks for that, i appreciate the correction... now as above post I dont think you are doing youe self any favours.

[kim(joe's partner)]

This is a special thank you to everyone that was on Joe's last ride. I knew he had a lot of great friends, but had no idea that there were so many of you. You all made that day so much easier for me, as bikes were his life and who he was. It was an amazing sight and an awesome send off. One he would be proud of, so thank you. Joe was my world and he is going to be missed more than I could put into words or even try. I hold great respect for his boss and workmates who have been there every step with me, helping to organise the ride and with so much more - Street and Sport (Triumph). Kim.

[dangerous]

I dont think you need to thank any of us Kim, its how the motorcycle world works, its respect something rarely found these days.
I was holding my 2yr old as Joe was carried to the hearse, you were holding yours, I have never felt what I did at that point in time, if only it was possible for us to help. As people said there byes to Joe in the hearse I to walked up with my boy Toren, he has only just started talking clearish and to my amazement he said "bye Joe" as clear as a clear thing. Look after ya self girl and big hugs for the girls.

[onearmedbandit]

Hi Kim, welcome aboard. It was an amazing service, like I said to you on the day I can not think of anyone else in the ChCh scene who would have so many turn up to their send off. You can be proud of Joe, he is a great friend and mentor to many.

[Oakie]

Hi Kim. It was a priviledge to be part of Joe's last ride. The turnout that day was an apt demonstration of the high regard in which myself and so many others in the Christchurch biking community held him.