Another death (Waihi, 17 December) [Archive]

chanceyy

17th December 2007, 21:36

another one tonite .. tv 3 news just advised thats 33 in the last 12 months .. hell that is 33 to many

RIP to the rider tonite

NZ Police CommCens Alert 15:00 17-12-2007 Waikato

Location of incident: Seddon street - SH2 - Waihi

Incident Type: Fatal vehicle collision - Car vs Motorcycle

Just after 7pm this evening a motorcycle and car collided on Seddon st, SH27,
Waihi.
The rider of the motorcycle has passed away.
The serious crash unit will be investigating the cause of the crash.
Diversions are in place at Waikino thru to Waihi.
Issued By: Inspector Donovan Clarke

cowboyz

17th December 2007, 21:42

not good. not good at all. I dont surpose you have the figures on how many of the 33 were bike only accidents and how many had cars involved?

chanceyy

17th December 2007, 21:43

not good. not good at all. I dont surpose you have the figures on how many of the 33 were bike only accidents and how many had cars involved?

they didn't give that info cowboyz

fireliv

17th December 2007, 21:45

RIP.

Too much of this happening. Was in the Chch police station the other day (don't ask) and they have a vehicle crash death statistic. THere have already been like 15 more deaths on Canterbury roads than all of last yearr, and like 70 more on the roads throughout NZ than all of last year. Not good.
Ride safe people

Meanie

17th December 2007, 21:48

Crap not good news at all, just saw it on TV3 news myself
Anyone we know ?
RIP whoever you are

Donut

17th December 2007, 21:49

sounds like a bit of over population on the roads lets hope the govt dont over react, be carefull out there guys.

Sanx

17th December 2007, 23:53

THere have already been like 15 more deaths on Canterbury roads than all of last yearr, and like 70 more on the roads throughout NZ than all of last year. Not good.
Ride safe people

That'll be the government's road safety campaign working well again.

The Lone Rider

18th December 2007, 00:16

Id still like to see stats they also state if the biker was speeding, lane splitting, or hoping gaps between cars.

Surely that sort of thing effects you longevity as a biker

Nasty

18th December 2007, 05:37

RIP Rider :(

deanohit

18th December 2007, 06:19

Sorry to hear that, thats a lot od deaths in only a relatively short time.

RIP mate.

u4ea

18th December 2007, 06:24

..................

DMNTD

18th December 2007, 08:34

Not good at all :argh:

Was riding through Karagahake Gorge last night at about 7:30pm and had to be diverted part way through to avoid Waihi. I'd say that there was yet another accident though due to the time frame

James Deuce

18th December 2007, 08:37

Sorry to hear that, thats a lot od deaths in only a relatively short time.

Starting to see a pattern, are we?

enigma51

18th December 2007, 08:39

DMNTD

18th December 2007, 08:40

... I will not be suprise if they drop the speed limit to 80 through there

It has been for ages

Shaun

18th December 2007, 08:42

RIP RIDERS and hugs for the families

Nasty

18th December 2007, 09:18

The law will be in full force very soon me thinks. 33 is a high number for any piece of road.

Wasn't that 33 motorcycle deaths this year .. not accidents on that road?

MyGSXF

18th December 2007, 09:24

Bugger.. :( RIP biker & thoughts to the family.. :weep:

Lias

18th December 2007, 10:52

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4328466a11.html

Two motorcyclists die on Waikato roads

One of two motorcyclists killed in separate Waikato crashes yesterday had no brakes.

Waikato Road Policing Manager, Inspector Leo Tooman, said a 32-year-old woman died after her three-wheeled motorbike collided with a truck and trailer unit on State Highway 27 near Matamata. The woman had pulled out of a side road.

An investigation revealed the motorbike had no brakes, Mr Tooman said.

A 36-year-old man died after his 1200cc Suzuki motorbike hit the front of a car in the Karangahake Gorge on SH2, near Waihi, he said.

Their names have not yet been released.

The fatalities follow the death on Saturday, of a woman injured in another Waikato crash on December 2, Mr Tooman said.

Sharon Christine Hymers, 45, was a rear-seat passenger in a BMW sedan which crossed the centre-line on SH27 and collided head-on with a Subaru Legacy, 1km north of the Kaihere Rd the intersection, north-east of Paeroa.

Police are investigating the crashes.

The deaths bring the this year's road toll in Waikato to 56.

Do 3 wheel farm bikes really count as motorcycles??

skidMark

18th December 2007, 11:03

1200 cc suzuki i ddnt know suzuki made a 1200 cc...unless they mean hayabusa but they are just inder 1300..

any ideas???

still though another tragic loss.

ride in peace, may heaven be an endless twisty road.:love:

crashe

18th December 2007, 11:06

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4328466a11.html

Do 3 wheel farm bikes really count as motorcycles??

Where does it say in your above quote that it was a 'farm bike' ?

I read in the quote that it was a three-wheeled motorbike which to me is a Trike.... which is a bike.

The person (clm469) driving the truck is in this thread:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx?id=22525897&threadid=22525897

Katman

18th December 2007, 11:30

Some useful reading.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63081

Cajun

18th December 2007, 11:50

Lias

18th December 2007, 12:13

Where does it say in your above quote that it was a 'farm bike' ?

I read in the quote that it was a three-wheeled motorbike which to me is a Trike.... which is a bike.

The person (clm469) driving the truck is in this thread:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx?id=22525897&threadid=22525897

The fact that it had no brakes.. It's not uncommon for farm bikes to have no / non functioning brakes, it would be alot less common for a trike to have no brakes. I could be wrong but its the logical assumption to me.

crashe

18th December 2007, 12:18

The fact that it had no brakes.. It's not uncommon for farm bikes to have no / non functioning brakes, it would be alot less common for a trike to have no brakes. I could be wrong but its the logical assumption to me.

Gee I would hope that farm bikes had brakes, as a lot of farms have hills and they would need brakes when going downhill etc....

Maybe the bike was being taken to get the brakes fixed....

This was another tragic accident and a young woman died on that bike.

RIP to the two riders that passed away.

James Deuce

18th December 2007, 12:48

Gee I would hope that farm bikes had brakes, as a lot of farms have hills and they would need brakes when going downhill etc....

.
You just leave it in gear.

Lias

18th December 2007, 15:01

Gee I would hope that farm bikes had brakes, as a lot of farms have hills and they would need brakes when going downhill etc....

Maybe the bike was being taken to get the brakes fixed....

This was another tragic accident and a young woman died on that bike.

RIP to the two riders that passed away.

When I lived on a farm when I was younger our trike had _nearly_ non existant brakes.. Horrible things 3 wheel farm bikes, quads are so much stabler.

cowboyz

18th December 2007, 16:38

Gee I would hope that farm bikes had brakes, as a lot of farms have hills and they would need brakes when going downhill etc....

Maybe the bike was being taken to get the brakes fixed....

This was another tragic accident and a young woman died on that bike.

RIP to the two riders that passed away.

I farmed for 16 years and the brakes would be the first thing that buggers out on bikes. It turns into a "I will fix that when I have time" and then gets put on the 10 year plan. It is very common for farm bikes to have no brakes. Not shocked at all.

scumdog

18th December 2007, 16:47

You just leave it in gear.

I tried that once in a 272 V8(Customline) engined CA Bedford van once - we still hit the pole.

RC1

18th December 2007, 16:54

.............

Ixion

18th December 2007, 16:56

I tried that once in a 272 V8(Customline) engined CA Bedford van once - we still hit the pole.

Y' had the wrong gear, y' twit. Shoulda been in reverse.

Scorpygirl

18th December 2007, 17:26

RIP fellow bikers. Condolences to family and friends. :weep:

marty

18th December 2007, 17:31

sounds like a bit of over population on the roads lets hope the govt dont over react, be carefull out there guys.

have you ever been anywhere in the world that actually has a population? LA? New York? Bangkok? Paris? London?

Big Dan

18th December 2007, 17:36

RIP RIders Sad time of year

KBers Out of respect for the fallen riders i think we should maybe use another thread for farm bike brakes etc

To all that have lost loved ones lately try have a good christmas

Take care all and ride safe all
Big Dan

James Deuce

18th December 2007, 17:59

Respect? Since when has KB shown respect to dead motorcyclists and their families? Or even injured ones?

RT527

18th December 2007, 18:28

The law will be in full force very soon me thinks. 33 is a high number for any piece of road.

The problem with that road is not the speed its the twisties combined with in experience from both 4 and 2 wheel vehicles (Im not saying thats the cause of this accident) I will not be suprise if they drop the speed limit to 80 through there

The Section of road that the Accident happened on was already in the 80 kmph speed restricted area, the Car lost control at high speed and slid sideways into the path of the M/cycle....that is all I can determine from the painted marks on the road so far...I know people in the Waihi Fire brigade and Ambulance and this was a particularly nasty accident.

The driver was arrested and charged at the scene. restricted licence, and a range of other infringements.

The Motorcyclist was from the maramarua area and was in his 30`s ....RIP .

Meanie

18th December 2007, 18:45

The Section of road that the Accident happened on was already in the 80 kmph speed restricted area, the Car lost control at high speed and slid sideways into the path of the M/cycle....that is all I can determine from the painted marks on the road so far...I know people in the Waihi Fire brigade and Ambulance and this was a particularly nasty accident.

The driver was arrested and charged at the scene. restricted licence, and a range of other infringements.

The Motorcyclist was from the maramarua area and was in his 30`s ....RIP .

FFS when are people going to take a little more responsability when they drive thier bloody cars I am sickened with the amount of deaths lately on NZ roads involving an out of control cage. I am sorry if this is disrespectful for the fallen riders, its not meant that way but i am very worried for my Wife and children, especialy now my wife has started to come on the back of my bike. I realy dont want to leave my children orphans

Big Dan

18th December 2007, 18:49

Respect? Since when has KB shown respect to dead motorcyclists and their families? Or even injured ones?

maybe it should

RT527

18th December 2007, 18:56

It could be that the Motorcyclist was going quite quick also....the impact on the vehicle was huge.....that aside, if the car hadn't of been in his way things would have been fine and dandy.

NUTBAR

18th December 2007, 19:15

33 is a high number for any piece of road.

I will not be suprise if they drop the speed limit to 80 through there

is this guy for real?:scratch:

ital916

18th December 2007, 19:30

RIP rider. Wishes to their family and loved ones. :no:

tri boy

18th December 2007, 19:38

Respect? Since when has KB shown respect to dead motorcyclists and their families? Or even injured ones?

At each and every funeral, and hospital visit we have attended.
Surprised at your provocative comment in such a thread to be honest.:nono:

Genestho

18th December 2007, 20:36

Man thats sad, was driving back from the Coromandel yesterday enjoying the bikes on the roads, wound my window down to hear a couple of twins that were following me at a respectful distance on the Tairua Hill to Whangamata dont expect to hear that sound again up close, I hope it wasnt any of the bikes that passed us as we ambled our way home.
RIP.Ride On...

Little Miss Trouble

18th December 2007, 20:37

Condolences to the families.

Names have been released to the media, also of note, they are blaming the suzuki for being on the wrong side, not the car...

RC1

18th December 2007, 20:44

they are blaming the suzuki for being on the wrong side,

maybe this is true?? i have had to quickly get out of the way when bikes have been on the wrong side of the line :no:

RT527

18th December 2007, 21:28

Condolences to the families.

Names have been released to the media, also of note, they are blaming the suzuki for being on the wrong side, not the car...

Who are....I have it on very good sources, ie one of my bosses whos in the fire brigade in waihi, and on how the lines are painted to mark out the skid....4 skidmarks start as the car loses control from the waihi bound car...they then goe into the oppossing lane and then a point of impact is marked out on the paeroa bound side, cant see as how the bike did it when its clear what side of the road the impact is on....so it will be interesting when the scu finish their investigation into the crash....other than that myself included its merely speculation.....

smoky

18th December 2007, 21:33

1200 cc suzuki i ddnt know suzuki made a 1200 cc...unless they mean hayabusa but they are just inder 1300..

any ideas???

bandit 1200

steveb64

18th December 2007, 23:25

More sad news. :( RIP rider.

skidMark

18th December 2007, 23:29

bandit 1200

oh duh my bad.

anybody know if this was a kber?

WelshWizard

19th December 2007, 04:03

RIP, our prayers are with the family

http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/Motocyclistkilledincrash/tabid/209/articleID/41923/cat/41/Default.aspx
not much about it but they quote a lot of dead in the story he was the 399th to die on NZ roads this year :(

Street Gerbil

19th December 2007, 18:31

33 is too much??? One is too much if you ask me!!!
RIP...

WelshWizard

20th December 2007, 17:49