Another biker down on Te Rakau Dr.

**Scorpygirl** · 8th December 2005, 20:49

Originally Posted by KLOWN

Cops pressing charges against cage driver?

Not sure Klown. Too soon get I guess. I just want him to be well.

**Scorpygirl** · 8th December 2005, 20:51

Thanks for all the messages everyone. I will pass them on.

Take care out there.

**oldrider** · 8th December 2005, 20:51

Pass a best wish to your friend from me. Fellow Ulyssian and KBr.

John.

**Zed** · 8th December 2005, 21:18

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

Please keep him in your thoughts.

Will do SG, membership or no membership he is still a "Kiwi Biker" in my mind. I hope the op is a success and that, if he wishes, he is able to ride on two wheels again!

**Sniper** · 8th December 2005, 21:26

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

**Brett** · 8th December 2005, 21:34

That is gay. I hope that he gets better soon, and i sure hope he can ride again asap!. I ride that route every day, the drivers are getting much much worse. Running red lights, not looking, cutting people off, something really needs to be done, it is a matter of time untill another one of us goes down.

**Scorpygirl** · 8th December 2005, 21:35

Originally Posted by Sniper

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

Thanks Sniper. Everyone's is so kind!!!

**Dafe** · 8th December 2005, 21:42

Best wishes to your mate, I hope he pulls through OK and that his riding days are long yet!

**Zapf** · 9th December 2005, 00:06

Originally Posted by Brett

That is gay. I hope that he gets better soon, and i sure hope he can ride again asap!. I ride that route every day, the drivers are getting much much worse. Running red lights, not looking, cutting people off, something really needs to be done, it is a matter of time untill another one of us goes down.

yea... I am getting sick and tired of that as well... and all cops do is catch people speeding...

is a video of people driving badly able to be presented as evidence?

**kro** · 9th December 2005, 05:36

Sorry to hear. Hope he can still ride.

I genuinely think Ti Rakau is cursed or something, I travelled it every day for 3 years whilst working in East Tamaki, and saw a minimum of a crash per week, where impatient/stupid drivers would take the stupidest risks, and pay the penalty for it. Strangely enough, I seldom saw any accidents on any other roads ever, and I was commuting from Lynwood Ave in New Lynn, so i covered a truck load of ground every morning/afternoon.

**Lou Girardin** · 9th December 2005, 07:26

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

Not sure of true details but a 4WD did a U-turn in front of his bike. The driver said he didn't see him. Please I know it's easy to get angry, but the drriver is beside himself. He stayed with our friend until the ambos arrived, admitted guilt to the police and has called up the hosp at least three times today. I am not saying it is wrong just there but for the Grace of God Go I.

Well that's OK then.

**Postie** · 9th December 2005, 07:41

thoughts are with the fallen rider. A bad leg injury can take a long time to come right, it can be a long road. tell your friend to hang in there.

**CPB** · 9th December 2005, 07:57

Originally Posted by Rhino

The cage driver in question apparently said "I didn't look." This was before doing a u turn.

If I meet the prick, he won't walk again, let alone get behind the wheel of his 4WD.

I understand your anger Rhino,

that's exactly how I got taken out December last year...i'm still healing...my thoughts are with you and your mate...here's to a speedy recovery...

**CPB** · 9th December 2005, 08:02

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

Not sure of true details but a 4WD did a U-turn in front of his bike. The driver said he didn't see him. Please I know it's easy to get angry, but the drriver is beside himself. He stayed with our friend until the ambos arrived, admitted guilt to the police and has called up the hosp at least three times today. I am not saying it is wrong just there but for the Grace of God Go I.

Very nice sentiment Scorpygirl...yes it is a good thing that the driver had enough human decency to assist/stay after causing the accident. They have a legal obligation if not a moral one...too few these days scarper from the scene.
My accident causing u-turn freak didn't even pull over to see if I was still breathing...luckily another good samaritan did.
Thoughts are with your friend and a speedy recovery.