Rider down (10 Aug)

[arj127]

A sad thing on such a nice winters day:

New Zealand Police Alert 3:50pm 10 Aug 2008 Counties Manukau

Location of incident: Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd., Clevedon

Incident type: Fatal crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a car v motorbike crash in Clevedon, reported just after 3pm today.
The car-driver & motorbike rider are deceased. A car passenger was also injured, status unknown.
The whole road around the crash-scene will be closed for some time while Police investigate the cause of the crash. Diversions have been placed at the bridge just after the Clevedon roundabout, and at Kawakawa Bay.
Significant delays are expected and traffic, apart from Clevedon residents, will have to go south through Kauaua to SH2.
No further release will be made until next-of-kin have been informed.
Issued By: Inspector Turepu Keenan

[kneescraper]

RIP rider and driver...best whishes to both familys!

[Patch]

hope this wasn't any one that left BP Botany @ 2pm today heading out to Kaiaua for fush an chups.

[<Rhino>]

Sad news indeed. RIP. Thoughts to all involved.

[newby]

hope this wasn't any one that left BP Botany @ 2pm today heading out to Kaiaua for fush an chups.

We went through there about half hour before then.... There were ALOT of bikers on the road.

I left and came around SH2 to get home, so i suppose everyone else ended up coming the long way around as well?

[pyrocam]

yeah we stopped at the road closure, couple fire engines blocking the road. road closed for 2-3 hours so we went back to Kaiaua anbd warned the rest of the bikers. couldnt figure out how to tell the bikes on the road though :(

R.I.P

[1vanvan1]

hope this wasn't any one that left BP Botany @ 2pm today heading out to Kaiaua for fush an chups.

Thats a negitive. Everyone made it to Kaiaua safely!

RIP

[raster]

Just got back now, got there not long after it happened, no details, turned around and came around the other way.
What colours were you in Pyro, I think you may have buzzed past me on the way back.

I was on the red ZZR.

Condolences to Family and friends.

Sad on such a beautifull day.

[Guided_monkey]

Condolences and all our thoughts to the families involved.

Let's be careful out there.

:grouphug:

[Lias]

Condolences to family & friends. This and another fatality near taupo were just mentioned on the news..

[James Deuce]

Rider & Driver killed

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4650642a11.html

[pyrocam]

Just got back now, got there not long after it happened, no details, turned around and came around the other way.
What colours were you in Pyro, I think you may have buzzed past me on the way back.

I was on the red ZZR.

Condolences to Family and friends.

Sad on such a beautifull day.

indeed

2up red and black bike. black gear one red one blue helmet. I think i was one of the first to head back south. wasnt sure how long it had been setup. if i was flailing my arms and flashing my lights it was me.

[Rollestonchick]

My heartful condolences go out to the family and friends of the rider and driver:hug:. RIP :ride::weep:

[Mully]

Holy hell, it was just on the news.

RIP Rider and Driver.

[raster]

indeed

2up red and black bike. black gear one red one blue helmet. I think i was one of the first to head back south. wasnt sure how long it had been setup. if i was flailing my arms and flashing my lights it was me.

I arrived just as you left, just say it on the news now, they showed a biker who looked familier.

Heart wrenching stuff.

[fizbin]

Just saw this on the news tonight
My fambily thoughts go out to the family of the fallen rider.
RIP brother

[placidfemme]

Lots of bikers out on the roads today.

Rest in Peace. Thoughts and Prayers going out to family & friends.

[1vanvan1]

Yeah I saw a bike in a group as i was heading to Kaiaua who came flying around a corner overtook a car while on the back wheel while another car was coming the other way. Would not be suprised if it was him...

[mv.senna]

I arrived just as you left, just say it on the news now, they showed a biker who looked familier...

...yeah I saw that article too (RIP rider and car driver).

...as we know, the thing with the news-makers is that they're quite indiscriminate who and what they film - that guy shown in that tv article, could just've been some random dude riding past that stopped as opposed to someone accompanying the rider killed.

Either way, RIP, and my thoughts go to friends, families of those involved.

[cowboy]

Very sad news R.I.P

[McJim]

My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends of those that died. I would say I hope that no one I know died today but it would be far more accurate to say I wish no one had died needlessly today.

Very sad.

[I'm motarded]

RIP, very sad to hear condolences to family and friends

[raftn]

Stuff like this just gives me the shits and freaks me out. My thoughts are with the familys.

[Irontusk]

There sure was ALOT of bikes on the road today. I was in my driveway working on my car and I lost count of how many large groups + single riders went passed, nearly all cruisers too! Something to do with finally having some better weather on a weekend I'd say. (One day before I get my bike too :mad: but that's enough venting from me)

Not a nice way for the weekend to end :(

[Her_C4]

Not a nice way for the weekend to end :( I'm assuming no one knows who was at fault yet?

Gracious me - does it really matter right now???????:mad:

[Titanium]

I arrived just as you left, just saw it on the news now, they showed a biker who looked familier.

Heart wrenching stuff.

I did recognise the rider on the news .....

RIP fallen rider ...

[kiwi cowboy]

My heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends of those that died. I would say I hope that no one I know died today but it would be far more accurate to say I wish no one had died needlessly today.

Very sad.

very well said McJim +1 on that

[Irontusk]

Gracious me - does it really matter right now???????:mad:

I sense you will find this a bit harsh.. but it does effect who deserves more sympathy..

But to be honest with you, this isn't the place for that argument.

[Toaster]

very sad news :(

[BANZAI]

I just went to get Fish&Chips there today... R.I.P

[PrincessBandit]

Sure were plenty of bikes out - did return trip to hamilton this afternoon and there were lotsa riders on the road. Always terrible to hear that not every one makes it home safely. Thoughts with both sets of families involved - bike and car. :( Plenty of yellow and blues out too, and also saw two ambulances (one going somewhere in a hurry heading north).

[candor]

And another bad one - with lives in the balance

NZPA

One man died and his 12-year-old son was injured when the motorbike they were riding hit a double cab vehicle about 3pm in the Taupo suburb of Ohakuri.

The boy and the driver of the other vehicle were flown to Rotorua base hospital and are in a critical condition, Neil Dodds, of BayTrust Rescue Helicopter, said

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[ENFORZA]

I was going through there with an accomplice and heard the fire station sirens spooling up as we went through kawakawa, millions of bikes out. Figured it was the herd of fukn gixxers we came acros round a corner on the wrong side of the road in a short straight further up.. about 3 deep :/?? wtf. Being tossers through the cagers (i'm saying that hypocritically - we all have every now and then) but they looked a little too naughty for their own good ah well.
Tyre shredding fun for all and a good blast i've been missing and ain't done for a while ^_^

[Gremlin]

I was going through there with an accomplice and heard the fire station sirens spooling up as we went through kawakawa, millions of bikes out. Figured it was the herd of fukn gixxers we came acros round a corner on the wrong side of the road in a short straight further up.. about 3 deep :/?? wtf. Being tossers through the cagers (i'm saying that hypocritically - we all have every now and then) but they looked a little too naughty for their own good ah well.
Tyre shredding fun for all and a good blast i've been missing and ain't done for a while ^_^
I'm an accomplice now? :crybaby:

Yeh, hadn't been out for a while, come out of a corner onto a straight, think, hmmm why am I seeing a headlight in my lane :mellow: ah... I see... move to left :shit:

East Auckland ride was fine I believe... barely recognised a single face tho (bunch of newbies :lol:)... pyrocam you nonce, you didn't see me did you?

RIP for the guys... can't figure out where this was, as reports are conflicting, but roundabout seemed fine probably around 5-6ish I think, when we came back through via another route.

[skidMark]

My most well known road that one, R.I.P to rider and driver and best wishes to the car passenger.

I have nearly had head ons with bikes myself on those roads. had bikers run wide etc.

Live and learn to the rest of us.

[skidMark]

I arrived just as you left, just say it on the news now, they showed a biker who looked familier.

Heart wrenching stuff.


Yeah he looked bloodey familiar the rider they showed who i assume was his riding buddy.... worried about some people i know noe but everybody who i know well appears to be okay as far as i can tell....

[Zuki Bandit]

Sad...RIP rider.

[Jdogg]

RIP Riders

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10526359

[Mort]

A tragic weekend. How easily lives are lost. I happen to know the sister of the Clevedon rider.

How that boy must feel having lost his Dad in such circumstances.

[Oldfulla]

Rest in peace PB, condolences to Louise and the kids. The lad is in Starship with a brain bleed and broken femur. He may have surgery today on his head if swelling doesn’t go down, touch and go at the moment.

[raftn]

This latest incident has affected me greatly. I have been thinking for some time to get another bike. A Bonnie to be exact, to commute on, and to take the kids for rides on and the odd weeked away. I own a sports bike, but am to tempted to wind it on , so wanted some thing a bit more conservative. This accident has caused me a big rethink....just unbelivable.

[Meekey_Mouse]

RIP to all riders... Very sad news. Thoughts go out to all involved :grouphug:

We need to remember as the weather warms up but the roads are still cold, we can't ride like we did at the end of last summer... Ease into it guys and gals :yes:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Rest in peace XX, condolences to XXXXXX and the kids. The lad is in Starship with a brain bleed and broken femur. He may have surgery today on his head if swelling doesn’t go down, touch and go at the moment.

This rider's name has now been released. My thoughts preys are now with the young boy.

[danb]

RIP to all riders... Very sad news. Thoughts go out to all involved :grouphug:

We need to remember as the weather warms up but the roads are still cold, we can't ride like we did at the end of last summer... Ease into it guys and gals :yes:

I Agree

RIP and condolences and all our thoughts to the families and friends involved.

I was riding out on the Clevedon roads sometime last week and noticed how crappy they are after the last few storms we have had. There is also alot of roadwork’s on the go. Take it easy fokes.

[skidMark]

This rider's name has now been released. My thoughts preys are now with the young boy.


It has, ahhh where?

[madbikeboy]

My condolances to the families of all the lives lost over the weekend, not sure what else to say. The names have been released and are on Stuff.

[McJim]

It has, ahhh where?

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4651805a11.html

here.

[dilz]

R.I.P

I agree about the road temp,still very cold,done old north road to puhoi and back,one of us got pulled up on the way,got a speeding ticket and the cop said alot of bikes crashing that day so far and they were pulling them over frequently .Really sux to hear bout fatals.

[Krayy]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4651805a11.html

here.
Sad events for all involved.

[gunnyrob]

Condolances to all. I take my son on the back of the beemer as much as I can, and having a bike vs car would be beyond bad. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for the young fella.

[Grahameeboy]

Hmm, as far as I'm aware no blame has been attributed to the accident yet - it would be wise to avoid rumours and accusations until the police investigation is released.
Let's be a bit sensitive about this eh :nono:

Agree.....anyway, does it matter who was at fault...people have died....

[FROSTY]

FOR ONCE
Can we PLEASE stop this thread from turning into a shit fight.
Right now I for one am praying for a kid thats fighting for his life.

Im really hoping that the PB that Ive known for 20 odd years isn't the PB thats dead

[boomer]

Very sad indeed. My condolences to all involved.

[GIXser]

Fuck.. just realized who it was... knew the guy fairly well,, hell of a nice guy to, (not passing judgement etc)

[Katman]

Just so people know - it is NOT the Paul Buckley who currently races in F3.

[Devil]

Just so people know - it is NOT the Paul Buckley who currently races in F3.

Thanks for that. Was a bit worried for a sec there!

[Brett]

I was going through there with an accomplice and heard the fire station sirens spooling up as we went through kawakawa, millions of bikes out. Figured it was the herd of fukn gixxers we came acros round a corner on the wrong side of the road in a short straight further up.. about 3 deep :/?? wtf. Being tossers through the cagers (i'm saying that hypocritically - we all have every now and then) but they looked a little too naughty for their own good ah well.
Tyre shredding fun for all and a good blast i've been missing and ain't done for a while ^_^

New login...NICE.

RIP rider & cage driver. Was wondering what would come of the brief respite of nice weather would bring.

[=cJ=]

R.I.P. Can't say much more than that really.

[DIN PELENDA]

Name of rider(Admir Mehinagic) tells me that hi is Bosnian like me,don't know him but RIP my brother.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Hey Din, hope you got back ok on Sunday (Gary - nice new ZX10R)!
Thanks goodness for buddies with bike trailers eh!
On a more sombre note: RIP to our fallen rider brothers

[Monie]

R I P my heart goes out to the familes .........

[Radar]

Sure were plenty of bikes out - did return trip to hamilton this afternoon and there were lotsa riders on the road.

The Ulysses Club had a big gathering in Taupo, on Saturday. Most of us stayed the night and left Sunday, and you would have seen many bikes going through Hamilton and Auckland.

The gathering was our annual Ulysses Club Remembrance Run which included a service to honour those who have passed away. I do not know if the rider who died was a Ulysses member. It is always sad and upsetting to hear such news, whoever the rider is.

[Oldfulla]

Just an up date on the young boy who was seriously hurt in a bike accident in which his father died. Hes still in hospital recovering slowly. There has also been a web site/blog setup for him and his family www.oconnorbuckley.co.nz to montior his progress and send him messages.


Cheers
Ryan

[MyGSXF]

Deepest condolences to the families involved in these accidents.. :weep: & thoughts & prayers to O'Connor for a full recovery :hug:

[Monie]

Just an up date on the young boy who was seriously hurt in a bike accident in which his father died. Hes still in hospital recovering slowly. There has also been a web site/blog setup for him and his family www.oconnorbuckley.co.nz to montior his progress and send him messages.


Cheers
Ryan
thanks for that ....

[SeppoDave]

This is so tragic.

I wonder if it was the same rider from the Wheelie in April http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=71440&highlight=Admir&page=2

[Elle]

looks like it is...

[Elle]

Fuck.. just realized who it was... knew the guy fairly well,, hell of a nice guy to, (not passing judgement etc)

Did Adi know u too?

[Elle]

Name of rider(Admir Mehinagic) tells me that hi is Bosnian like me,don't know him but RIP my brother.

No, Montenegrian