Riders down (Waikato, 20 October) [Archive]

Lias

20th October 2006, 14:06

NZ Police CommCens Alert 13:00 20-10-2006 Waikato

Location of incident: SH 3, Eight Mile Junction

Incident Type: Motorcyclists -v- Truck

At about 1.10 pm this afternoon three motorcyclists collided with a truck on SH 3 in the vicinity of Eight Mile Junction. One of the motorcyclists dies at the scene and the other two are injured. Emergency services are at the scene. There is a road closure in place. Diversion are clearly defined. There will be a further media release later today.

Issued by: Inspector Barry Smalley

RIP fellow biker.

Sketchy_Racer

20th October 2006, 14:10

Crap, that really bums....

RIP biker....

LilSel

20th October 2006, 14:10

Thats no good.

Hope the other two come thru ok.

RIP Biker

Toast

20th October 2006, 14:11

Bloody hell...all 3 colliding with the truck?!! Easy to draw the conclusion that the truck was on their patch or road...but I guess we'll have to wait and see...

RIP

MattRSK

20th October 2006, 14:11

Thats a damn shame. Lets hope the injured riders pull through. RIP to the rider that died. Screw hitting a truck.

Maverick

20th October 2006, 14:12

RIP,
I hope the other two recover fast.
A somber reminder before the long weekend that what we do can be dangerous even if not by our own actions, stay safe out there this weekend.

Dilligaf

20th October 2006, 14:13

Crikey guys... go safe eh?

Location of incident: Te Kuiti

Incident Type: Motorcycle -v- Truck

About 1:10 pm. Emergency Services Units were directed to a fatal motor vehicle accident on State Highway 3, near Eight Mile Junction, just south of Te Kuiti in the King Country.

The accident was between a single motorbike rider and large articulated truck, where the motorbike has appeared to have driven into the rear of truck, both of which were heading north at the time.

The motorbike rider, who was a 40 year old male, died at the scene of the accident. His name and details have yet to be verified by Police.

As a result of the accident, traffic is being diverted from State Highway 3 around Te Kuiti via Troopers Road for about the next 3 hours.

Specialist Police Crash Investigators will be examining the crash scene to ascertain the cause of the crash.

Two other single motorbike riders were also involved in the accident and received minor injuries.

Police wish to thank motorists for their patience with the delays and traffic diversion.

Rob Van Kalken

Maha

20th October 2006, 14:14

Traffic is crawling into Warkworth already, will stay that way till at least 7-7.70pm.
Take your time people, your desintation will be there waiting for you.

crashe

20th October 2006, 14:15

Deleted for a reason.

yungatart

20th October 2006, 14:15

RIP rider
Be careful out there, folks

Swoop

20th October 2006, 14:16

Oh shit.
RIP mate.

placidfemme

20th October 2006, 14:17

damn... I always get goosebumps when I see "rider down" in the title...

RIP to the biker and my thoughts go out to his family...

Hopefully the other two arn't hurt badly and heal up fast...

Anyone checked with fellow KBer's that may have been riding in that general area today?

crashe

20th October 2006, 14:23

Deleted for a reason

Lil_Byte

20th October 2006, 14:27

Not much you can say, just be careful out there. It is a long weekend and lots of idiots will be out on the road

Str8 Jacket

20th October 2006, 14:28

True but see post 7... no name yet released.

Its already been reported on the NZ Herald website to mate....

RIP.

The_Dover

20th October 2006, 14:28

it's on the herald website for fucks sake.

sunhuntin

20th October 2006, 14:31

also on trademe.

bugger to all involved. bad start to a weekend...lets do what we can to not make it worse!

Maha

20th October 2006, 14:32

Its already been reported on the NZ Herald website to mate....

So?..... are we the last to here about this then......:confused:

placidfemme

20th October 2006, 14:34

Yeah its in the Herald... but NO name has been released...

National News
Three motorcyclists in collision with truck, one dead

UPDATED 3.10pm Friday October 20, 2006

Three motorcyclists collided with a truck in an accident this afternoon which left one of them dead.

The other two motorcyclists suffered minor injuries in the crash on State Highway 3, near Eight Mile Junction, just south of Te Kuiti, at around 1pm.

"The motorbike has appeared to have driven into the rear of the truck, both of which were heading north at the time," Senior Sergeant Rob Van Kalken said.

The motorbike rider who died was a 40-year-old man. He died at the scene and his name and details were being verified by police.

Traffic was being diverted from State Highway 3 around Te Kuiti via Troopers Road until about 6pm.

Specialist Police Crash Investigators were examining the crash scene to establish the cause.

- NZHERALD STAFF

Deano

20th October 2006, 14:36

And no names have been divulged in here so what is the point ? It's public knowledge, makes no diff that it's on KB as well.

RIP.

Motu

20th October 2006, 14:53

Adventure riders are coming up for the Kaipara 200.....the Welly group are going via Whangamomona and Ahititi,then up the west coast from Awakino,so I hope it's not one of them as it's off their route.RIP for whoever it was.

Postie

20th October 2006, 15:25

Ride safe if your out over the weekend, the cages will be out in force and driving like the fucktards they are.

Indiana_Jones

20th October 2006, 15:27

:(

-Indy

kiwifruit

20th October 2006, 15:34

:(

R.i.p

Street Gerbil

20th October 2006, 15:39

Oh f*ck... RIP, biker... Be careful out there this weekend folks.

Drum

20th October 2006, 15:40

RIP fellow rider.

Grinner

20th October 2006, 15:42

RIP fellow biker

and to everone else be carefull.

Mattyc

20th October 2006, 15:56

:(

Man this shit sux , My thoughts go out to the family and friends.

Maha

20th October 2006, 16:57

Bloody hell...all 3 colliding with the truck?!! Easy to draw the conclusion that the truck was on their patch or road...but I guess we'll have to wait and see...

RIP

Yeah um, hit the rear of the truck, now what sort of truck driver would drive in reverse in the direction that he has just come from?.....:angry:
Conclusion drawn.........no wait, maybe it wasnt the trucks fault?.....:innocent:

Blackflag

20th October 2006, 17:05

All bad.

Truck? Very bad.

R.I.P.

jtzzr

20th October 2006, 17:16

R.I.P Biker ,Condolances to family and friends Lets be safe out there peeps ! Hope you all have a safe Labour weekend!

Prof - R

20th October 2006, 17:17

RIP fellow biker ..hope the others recover fast

and to everone else be carefull.

motoGP

20th October 2006, 17:25

Unfortunate way to start the long weekend.
Always tears me up to see "biker down" threads. RIP
Hope the other two recover fast.

Macktheknife

20th October 2006, 17:36

Condolensces to friends and family of lost biker, heal fast to the other two.
Kinda makes you go hhmmm though doesn't it? How the hell do 3 bikes hit the same truck?
Be careful out there people, let this be the only thread like this over the weekend.

crashe

20th October 2006, 18:03

Scorpygirl

20th October 2006, 18:23

I have DELETED all my previous posts in this thread .

Since it has upset a few.

Cheers for the red reps...... but there are a few threads in the past as to why certain threads arent started. There was a huge discussion on this subject.

Its called respect to the family to make the decision on whether or not to post on KB about the death of their family member as it is also up to the rider to mention about their bin.

Yes it is in the herald and also on TM.
There are some on TM who are very concerned that it could be someone they know.

So I wont post anymore in this particular thread.:shutup:

Yes Crashe is correct that there has been a lot of discussion about this issue. The concensus was that these types of threads would not be started until it had been cleared by the family or the family started the thread. Well done Crashe for pointing this out!! :yes:

On another note - please be careful out there this weekend folks!! There are lots of rides planned and we want everyone to come back to loved ones save and sound!!! :sunny:

Edbear

20th October 2006, 20:22

Can't say more than everyone here has. RIP

Grahameeboy

20th October 2006, 20:28

I have DELETED all my previous posts in this thread .

Since it has upset a few.

Cheers for the red reps...... but there are a few threads in the past as to why certain threads arent started. There was a huge discussion on this subject.

Its called respect to the family to make the decision on whether or not to post on KB about the death of their family member as it is also up to the rider to mention about their bin.

Yes it is in the herald and also on TM.
There are some on TM who are very concerned that it could be someone they know.

So I wont post anymore in this particular thread.:shutup:

Red reps a bit harsh matey......I also see the positive side of KBer's showing RIP respect......if I were the family I would be touched that the site was showing support...........it is not like we are actually knocking on their door etc and in their face...I am not knocking the other argument but I have mixed views.......

Gazzar

20th October 2006, 20:50

R.I.P to the biker

xsive-rider

20th October 2006, 21:07

watch those blind uphill corners for crawling trucks & caravans
RIP

diggydog

20th October 2006, 21:11

ride with care guy's & gal's, its been brought to my attention that lately theres to many of us dieing before time. we have so many clowns on the road and we have to be just a that little bit more wiser. p.s. rest in peace.:scooter: :sick:

Sensei

20th October 2006, 21:16

I believe it was a group that i was going to ride up to Te Kuiti with today but didn't make it in time .

diggydog

20th October 2006, 21:19

[QUOTE=crashe;795023]

Cheers for the red reps...... but there are a few threads in the past as to why certain threads arent started. There was a huge discussion on this subject.

thankyou for being so sensitive towardsthe family.

diggydog

20th October 2006, 21:22

will god thanks for that:rockon:

Meekey_Mouse

20th October 2006, 21:36

Edbear

20th October 2006, 21:44

R.I.P biker... but I also feel for the trucky. Knowing you've been in part of killing someone would not be easy. I hope the families in all involved are OK. Terrible thing.

Keep safe every one :)

Jaz

Good point MM. My Bro-in Law was driving a truck years ago and an old couple drove straight into him, head on. Went under the truck! He had his young son with him at the time. Not nice!

beyond

20th October 2006, 21:50

:( :( :( :(

Not again.

R.I.P

krash69

20th October 2006, 21:50

well ....r.i.p......

and yes take it easy everyone........
im off to the bay of islands tomoro......so no doubt we wil cages up to no good.....:shutup:

babyB

20th October 2006, 23:21

Gone now but not forgotten
Forever in our dreams
Everyday the Sun will shine for you
Everyday the roads are dry and clean
The straights go on forever
The bends are as you dream

RIP fellow biker
Condolences to the concerned

well wishes to thoses involved

SPman

21st October 2006, 00:56

Red rep is not on!
Its in the public domain and the details brought up in here at the time were what was being reported elsewhere. :dodge:

Its not a nice topic but it's part of riding - life and death, probably of more concern to us the the general public, other than those to whom the unfortunates are known. :bye:

Just another reminder that we are all human, mistakes can be made and the human body is pretty fragile.

Have a good weekend peeps.and ride safely :scooter:

Toast

21st October 2006, 08:16

Yeah um, hit the rear of the truck, now what sort of truck driver would drive in reverse in the direction that he has just come from?.....:angry:
Conclusion drawn.........no wait, maybe it wasnt the trucks fault?.....:innocent:

Without knowledge of what actually happened, most likely from our ever trustworthy Police, I don't want to start accusing someone of killing someone else through their own negligence or ineptness...so I'll wait for the facts until I draw a conclusion.

jahrasti

21st October 2006, 08:26

Without knowledge of what actually happened, most likely from our ever trustworthy Police, I don't want to start accusing someone of killing someone else through their own negligence or ineptness...so I'll wait for the facts until I draw a conclusion.

I work for the company that is Transits service provider for the region. Prelim reports were that cutting back into the lane and take the chances with the truck was a better option than continue their passing manouvere, unsure what it was. But it is not my place to comment on exact events as the SCU where still to do their thing. It is knowen as a dangerous piece of road.
As everyone else has said please be careful out there and get there safe.

marty

21st October 2006, 09:36

. It is knowen as a dangerous piece of road.
.

i'm sorry but this is a cop out. roads are not inherently dangerous. they are inanimate objects, pretty much the same the country over.

the behaviour of drivers/rider ON the road, unless there is a large washout or major spill (in which case it's not the road anymore anyway - it's what's on it, or not on it as the case may be) that causes a loss of control.

you could say that the bike in my garage is dangerous.

well it is if i'm doing 200k overtaking on a country road....

or guns are dangerous.........

unhingedlizard

21st October 2006, 12:06

RIP.

Thoughts go out to all involved

Oakie

21st October 2006, 19:39

.
you could say that the bike in my garage is dangerous.

well it is if i'm doing 200k overtaking on a country road....

And it is if you're doing 200k in your garage...

Condolences to the biker's family and friends.

Warr

26th October 2006, 09:19

Did anyone see any news reports about this accident ?
Checked the Waikato Times over the weekend and nothing.....

Dazza

26th October 2006, 13:56

Yeah bit of a bugger really,3 bikes riding together,mate passes first rig, another one in front towards brow of hill pulls in between them, crawling up hill @ 50k's and gets taken out from behind by other rider who sends him and bike up and across Road and the dude that hit him ends up in up in back of truck. My mates ok just a little sore (could say he's a rather lucky chappy) and bike written off, like Scott said, I could've been there aswell, mate forgot to remind me on Thursday night, thank goodness.