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DougieNZ
11th May 2008, 15:27
We passed a nasty accident scene on the way back from the Cold Duck. It didn't look good. I hope the rider(s) are OK...
Conquiztador
11th May 2008, 17:19
"At approximately 10.20am this morning a motorcyclist travelling south along State Highway 2 between Dannevirke and Woodville (near to Corby Road) lost control of his machine, crossed the centre line and left the road on the right hand side. An oncoming car narrowly missed colliding with the machine, but the rider suffered extensive injuries as his machine overbalanced on the grass verge. The rider died at the scene.
Enquiries are at an early stage with members of the Police Serious Crash Unit conducting examinations of the scene and the motorcycle.
The rider is a 54 year old man from Carterton."

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

RIP and ride free.
HRH
11th May 2008, 17:23
Hi Dougie,

Bill (Sinfull) and I were first on the scene and unfortuately there was nothing that could be done. Condolences to all of his friends and family. Ride safely everyone!

Heidi
blacksheep
11th May 2008, 17:26
rip ,condolences to friends and family
MSTRS
11th May 2008, 17:28
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1558220&postcount=1
oldrider
11th May 2008, 17:30
That has to be one of the most benign sections of road in the country, I wonder what could have gone wrong for him.

Sad to loose another rider. RIP. :( John.
1200custom
11th May 2008, 17:30
"At approximately 10.20am this morning a motorcyclist travelling south along State Highway 2 between Dannevirke and Woodville (near to Corby Road) lost control of his machine, crossed the centre line and left the road on the right hand side. An oncoming car narrowly missed colliding with the machine, but the rider suffered extensive injuries as his machine overbalanced on the grass verge. The rider died at the scene.
Enquiries are at an early stage with members of the Police Serious Crash Unit conducting examinations of the scene and the motorcycle.
The rider is a 54 year old man from Carterton."

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

RIP and ride free.

yea just heard, it really makes you think how easy it is to loose your life on a bike, one tiny mistake ends in people loosing thier lives....RIP
phantom
11th May 2008, 17:35
Fuck probably coming back from the Cold Duck as was I about half an hour before
R.I.P
HRH
11th May 2008, 17:41
yea just heard, it really makes you think how easy it is to loose your life on a bike, one tiny mistake ends in people loosing thier lives....RIP

Yes...I had been ticking along about as fast as my wee 225 could go, enjoying the ride until we came across the accident. The ride home from there was a lot quieter for me - a good reminder that people can ride for years and have something go wrong for them...I've only been riding 6 mths!
Owl
11th May 2008, 17:42
I presume he was on his way home from the Cold Duck? Bloody sad for family and friends........RIP rider!
tri boy
11th May 2008, 17:47
Sad news.
Condolences to those close to the rider.
Sparky Bills
11th May 2008, 17:49
rip...................................
chanceyy
11th May 2008, 17:57
Yes...I had been ticking along about as fast as my wee 225 could go, enjoying the ride until we came across the accident. The ride home from there was a lot quieter for me - a good reminder that people can ride for years and have something go wrong for them...I've only been riding 6 mths!

I hear you there Heidi .. I was in woodville when a car stopped to tell Me, Sels1 & Gareth a bit sobering for sure ..

Sarge told me you guys were there :hug: to you both ..

RIP to the rider

condolences to the family & friends & to those who attended today
HRH
11th May 2008, 18:13
I hear you there Heidi .. I was in woodville when a car stopped to tell Me, Sels1 & Gareth a bit sobering for sure ..

Sarge told me you guys were there :hug: to you both ..

Thanks. Hugs to those that were riding with him. They need it more. Really feel for them.
cowboyz
11th May 2008, 18:18
shocking news. not what we want to hear. Very very strange as the road is really open and usually in really good condition.
Meanie
11th May 2008, 18:27
We thought it was a friend and neighbour of my brother in Shannon but turns out it wasnt
Bloody shame realy, Condolenses to the family
=cJ=
11th May 2008, 19:03
IIRC, there's some corners around there that have caught me by surprise in a car before, (slippery and off-camber-ish) which I imagine on a bike would be pretty nasty.

RIP aye dude. :(

Edited: typo...