Biker down Wellington Motorway 02/07/2010

**Lias** · 3rd July 2010, 01:32

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3880...mmuter-traffic

One person was killed in a multi-vehicle motorway pile up on the northbound lanes near Wellington's Interislander ferry terminal tonight.

Police Inspector Ken Climo said the accident, just before 6.30pm, near the Aotea motorway on-ramp caused major traffic holdups.

The victim, a motorcyclist, was a 58-year-old man.

A string of less serious accidents at Plimmerton, Pukerua Bay and Wainuiomata about the same time snarled commuter traffic.

Mr Climo guessed the accidents might be linked to the start of the school holidays with people anxious to get away. Although traffic was heavy driving conditions were good.

RIP dude.

**Jonathan** · 3rd July 2010, 01:44

Damn, poor guy. I am going to keep good distance between myself and any other vehicles on the motorway considering the number of accidents I have been seeing lately. There are bits of car and damaged barriers all along SH1 at the moment. Saw the aftermath of another major crash just a couple of days ago. Many police, a fire engine, and what used to be a car scattered across the the Thorndon off ramp.

**Gone Burger** · 3rd July 2010, 07:43

My condolences go to his friends, loved ones and family. Shocked to hear of this news today.

Yes traffic last eveing was very heavy, with people doing silly things. There was solid convoy as I came back over the Riumtaka about 5.30p into the Hutt, going North.

Safe riding everyone, one poor family are now having to come to terms with what has happened to this chap. My heart is heavy on this one.

**spacemonkey** · 3rd July 2010, 08:21

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Damn, poor guy. I am going to keep good distance between myself and any other vehicles on the motorway considering the number of accidents I have been seeing lately. There are bits of car and damaged barriers all along SH1 at the moment. Saw the aftermath of another major crash just a couple of days ago. Many police, a fire engine, and what used to be a car scattered across the the Thorndon off ramp.

At that time of the day chances are pretty good he was filtering between lanes.

**GOONR** · 3rd July 2010, 08:30

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

At that time of the day chances are pretty good he was filtering between lanes.

Yeah I thought that too.

**Dogboy900** · 3rd July 2010, 10:12

RIP
Condolences to the family.
No matter how it happens its always a tragedy.

**sels1** · 3rd July 2010, 10:25

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

At that time of the day chances are pretty good he was filtering between lanes.

I dont think we should speculate on things like that at this stage.
Our thoughts go out to this riders family and friends.
Us welly riders now have an uneasy wait untill his name is released to see if is someone we know.

**GOONR** · 3rd July 2010, 11:22

Originally Posted by sels1

I dont think we should speculate on things like that at this stage.
Our thoughts go out to this riders family and friends.
Us welly riders now have an uneasy wait untill his name is released to see if is someone we know.

Your right, sorry, it was just a thought out loud. Didn't mean to be insensitive.

**Milts** · 3rd July 2010, 13:57

It sounds like there was a very nasty string of accidents.

A small amount more information here: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post...otorway-pileup

RIP to the rider and condolences to family and friends, whoever they may be.

**MIXONE** · 3rd July 2010, 14:44

There but for the grace of God...

RIP rider.

**riffer** · 3rd July 2010, 14:55

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

At that time of the day chances are pretty good he was filtering between lanes.

Likely. Northbound just before off ramp to motorway (opposite Ferry Terminal exit) it's more likely to be cars trying to jump the queue not seeing the motorcyclist. Traffic is stalled there and you filter down past the cars.

**DJSin** · 3rd July 2010, 16:55

My condolences to the riders friends and family

**Gone Burger** · 3rd July 2010, 18:27

Originally Posted by sels1

I dont think we should speculate on things like that at this stage.
Our thoughts go out to this riders family and friends.
Us welly riders now have an uneasy wait untill his name is released to see if is someone we know.

Agreed sels.. any news on the name yet? All of us out riding today are holding our breath until that is released.

**CookMySock** · 3rd July 2010, 18:59

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

At that time of the day chances are pretty good he was filtering between lanes.

Perhaps, but old fellas are more inclined to not be in a rush.

Anyway, we are speculating. It's a reminder to us all to watch it out there.

Steve

**spacemonkey** · 3rd July 2010, 19:14

Well the police has released his name but are still asking for more witnesses as to what happened.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3880...n-crash-victim

RIP Wayne Francis McLaughlin

Condolences to his family and friends.