CHCH biker down last night (27 September)

[Lias]

NZ Police CommCens Alert 23:00 27-09-2007 Canterbury

Location of incident: Gilberthorpes Rd/ Buchanans Rd Christchurch

Incident Type: Fatal vehicle crash

'At about 11.00pm on Thursday 27 September 2007 - Police attended a Fatal Motor vehicle in Buchanan's Road, on the outskirts of Christchurch.
A 38 year old man died at the scene after the motorcycle he was riding failed to stop at a controlled intersection and collided with a lamp-post. No other vehicle was involved in the incident and the deceased man was the sole operator of the motorcycle.
Police staff, including from the Police Serious Crash Unit, attended and an investigation into the full circumstances has commenced.
Initial indications from witnesses suggest that speed and alcohol were likely to be factors in the collision, though enquiries in that regard are yet to be fully completed.
At this point the deceased identity has been withheld - pending the notification to family members.'
Sergeant Dave Robertson
Southern Patrol Group
Christchurch

RIP whoever you are, thoughts to your family etc.

[iwilde]

speed and alcohol were likely to be factors in the collision

What more need be said?

[Finn]

speed and alcohol were likely to be factors in the collision

One beer and 55kph. Good enough to publish.

[Donor]

Natural selection at work...

I would extend sympathy to the family, but that's about it.

[LilSel]

speed and alcohol were likely to be factors in the collision

What more need be said?

likely... not confirmed...

[chanceyy]

Sympathy to the family left behind .. if its true then no sympathy for the rider

[jim.cox]

likely... not confirmed...

And then there is all the mud being left from the construction trucks from the subdivision up the road.

Plus a bit of rainfall

Sad :(

[iwilde]

One beer and 55kph. Good enough to publish.

Very true, should have wiated till the facts come out before commenting.

[Riff Raff]

Why do people need to judge before the facts come out? We've gone through this fairly recently on KB where someone made an assumption about alcohol with a seriously injured rider that was not in fact true. And everyone jumped on the bandwagon. You'd think you'd all learn...

[Krusti]

And we all know how reliable witnesses are!

Thoughts with the family.....RIP

[LilSel]

Why do people need to judge before the facts come out? We've gone through this fairly recently on KB where someone made an assumption about alcohol with a seriously injured rider that was not in fact true. And everyone jumped on the bandwagon. You'd think you'd all learn...

*bling*... :yes:... they said its 'likely' not confirmed...

Its likely that my car is going to break down on the way home after work today in about ten mins time (its playing up)... but its not confirmed yet... I may make it to the workshop alright :lol:...

(I miss my bike!!... esp when car is sulking about something!)

[Deviant Esq]

RIP fallen comrade.

[fireball]

RIP

well wishes for the family in their time of need

[_Shrek_]

Why do people need to judge before the facts come out? We've gone through this fairly recently on KB where someone made an assumption about alcohol with a seriously injured rider that was not in fact true. And everyone jumped on the bandwagon. You'd think you'd all learn...


well said RR

Finn Quote:
Originally Posted by iwilde
speed and alcohol were likely to be factors in the collision

One beer and 55kph. Good enough to publish.

good answer Finn

"anything to make news & put bikers down"

bit like this site at times people, ready to jump on some one when they stuff up or just in the wrong place at the time

[oldrider]

R.I.P Biker,

the guy that never got it wrong never got anything! :headbang:

Thank you for keeping it to yourself and not involving an innocent. :niceone:

Watch out for this guy. :devil2: and may you :ride: on forever. John.

[xgnr]

Lived in Hornby for 20 years and know (knew) this road reasonably well. A good mate was killed going straight through a stop sign and hit a car.

Tragedy for all.

TG he didn't take someone else out.

[Katman]

And away we go with the wailing and knashing of teeth.:msn-wink:

Hang on - I'm sure someone can throw in a "fucking cagers" comment. (Even if it's not warranted).

[Virago]

And away we go with the wailing and knashing of teeth.:msn-wink:...

I'm sure you mean gnashing of teeth. Knashing of teeth is something only trolls do.

[MyGSXF]

:shit: Bugger!!!!!!!!!!! If anyone knows WHO it is.. please can they pm me!! what to rule out any of my clan from down there!! :mellow:

Ta

[Katman]

I'm sure you mean gnashing of teeth. Knashing of teeth is something only trolls do.

Yeah you're right - thanks Miss.

[Rhino]

And away we go with the wailing and knashing of teeth.:msn-wink:
From your recent posts, it seems that you don't feel any kinship with other motorcyclists.

In that case, can you please post up a piccy and the rego of your bike(s) so that when a KBer spots you in a ditch or broken down, we can quietly ride on by without threatening you with any help or support.:yes:

PS: As has already been pointed out, the word is gnashing.

[scumdog]

Anybody hear of this over the weekend?

36 (I think) year old died when they crashed their m/bike into a power-pole in Christchurch, that's about all I have so far.

[idb]

Anybody hear of this over the weekend?

36 (I think) year old died when they crashed their m/bike into a power-pole in Christchurch, that's about all I have so far.

I think there has already been a thread on this SD

[Deviant Esq]

Anybody hear of this over the weekend?
Might have been this one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57915)? Hopefully it's the same incident... what do you reckon Scumdog?

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah it's the same one.

[scumdog]

I think there has already been a thread on this SD

Sorry - brain-fart, did a search and missed it.:shutup:

(Was lurking in 98TLS territory until Monday - no KB)

[Silage]

NZ Police CommCens Alert 23:00 27-09-2007 Canterbury;
Location of incident: Gilberthorpes Rd/ Buchanans Rd Christchurch
Incident Type: Fatal vehicle crash


Yikes, that is the end of my street; but I was in Blenheim for the funeral of my aunt. Was there any report in the Press. Anything on the rider or type of bike?

The road does have a bit of crap on it but nothing to cause that much concern.

[mbazza]

We ride and regret the loss of a fellow rider, what ever the cause. RIP.