Things I learned from the accident scene

**iYRe** · 1st June 2013, 14:44

I had the misfortune of being at the scene of a mates accident (he was following me), but a couple of things I learned, and would do differently are:

1. make the scene safe, call 111, make sure everyone is comfy and then take pics ASAP before ANYTHING changes.. it takes 30 secs.. you have your phone in hand.. its worth it.

2. DO NOT TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED! Especially if there is another party involved. In this case, the driver of the other vehicle was yabbering on to everyone, and by the time the police had arrived, he was on his 5th or 6th iteration of what happened, each one more in his favour. In this case, there was not much evidence either way, but his initial impressions of what happened were FAR more accurate than the last.

3. St Johns are freakin awesome.

4. The Police are awesome.

5. MotorCycle Recovery Services (yo Kevin) is also awesome. If you're in Auckland and use someone else's services you need your butt whupped.

I got my mate out from under his bike, got him safe, made sure the other driver was safe, secured the scene so it was safe for others to pass. I didnt take pics till I had done that and this was not such a good idea. I should have grabbed a few before I moved even the smallest bit of wreckage.

**speeding_ant** · 1st June 2013, 14:49

Bugger - that's never good.

Great advice, hope I never have to use it.

**AllanB** · 1st June 2013, 15:06

Good call.

I highly recommend punching the shit out of anyone who knocks you off your bike as soon as you can - they are then less likely to start telling lies to anyone else!

The writer takes no responsibility for the results of trying the above .....

**BMWST?** · 1st June 2013, 15:17

Originally Posted by AllanB

Good call.

I highly recommend punching the shit out of anyone who knocks you off your bike as soon as you can - they are then less likely to start telling lies to anyone else!

The writer takes no responsibility for the results of trying the above .....

except about the fact who punched him

**AllanB** · 1st June 2013, 15:29

Originally Posted by BMWST?

except about the fact who punched him

Darn..........

I'd claim the drivers injuries were are result of their accident ........ you know their face must have hit the wheel officer.

**iYRe** · 1st June 2013, 15:51

This chap was 89, and trapped in his impossibly large Landcruiser on a very narrow road.. just left him alone - more worried about getting the mate, and his bike, safe.

**cheshirecat** · 1st June 2013, 16:11

Also add as an insurance and legal point - never admit liability

**MIXONE** · 1st June 2013, 16:14

Hope your mate is ok.

**iYRe** · 1st June 2013, 17:53

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Also add as an insurance and legal point - never admit liability

yup, they drummed that into us back in the NZPO days (before Telecom) - never admit liability

Originally Posted by MIXONE

Hope your mate is ok.

Broken Ankle, 2 Broken ribs and a tear in the kidney.. we were doing 30-40kmh - way slower than any of the other bikes on twilight rd.. idiots.

**Katman** · 1st June 2013, 17:55

6. Blame someone else.

**iYRe** · 1st June 2013, 17:57

Originally Posted by Katman

6. Blame someone else.

No, dont blame anyone.. just STFU and let the police sort it out. Give em rational, calm, detailed explanations - they'll soon be on your side.

Out of the 5 Officers i spoke to that day.. only one didnt ride.