Fatal Motorbike accident in Chch Curletts road today

[Stopper Dan]

Until you get punted out into the path of the crossing traffic.....

Agree, thats why i stop beside said cage rather than in front.

RIP fellow rider.....

[.produKt]

Gah!!! i've done that, and its severly embarrasing, especially when theres a harley rider up ya bum

I feel like a wee todddler in thier presence

[Lou Girardin]

Until you get punted out into the path of the crossing traffic.....

That may be an issue down there in the wops. Up here, they'd have to concertina a zillion cars before the accident reached a bike at the front.

[scumdog]

That may be an issue down there in the wops. Up here, they'd have to concertina a zillion cars before the accident reached a bike at the front.

Thing is Lou, at some stage you will have a car or even second car come up from behind - they're the ones that can punt you - it's not always the zillionth car back that fails to notice it's time to stop.

[Lou Girardin]

That's what i'm saying Scummy. Having an empty lane behind you in Auckland is a rare and wonderful experience. I think it was April 1994 when it last happened to me.
And if it were to occur again, I'd be so overcome I'd run the red to celebrate.

[surfchick]

very sad to read this thread
wish the accident hadn't happened

[Rashika]

I have found out some more information in regards to this accident, from a witness to the event.
It seems that a 4wd decided to change lanes to the far right of 2 right turning lanes at the last moment (to head right to the overbridge from Blenheim road for those of you who know the road) and clipped the front wheel of the bike (who just happened to be there, poor fk), which sent the bike onto its side where it slid under a truck.

I hope the bugger gets well and truely done. They have left behind a family without a mom (4 kids I think?), just for their absolute stupidity and ignorance of what is going on around them.

Sad so very sad

[Paul in NZ]

What a bloody waste... One moment of stupid impatience and a life is snuffed out! Whats bloody wrong with people? If you are in the wrong lane - tough! Ride it through and find some place safe to turn around!

Very sad post this! RIP

[Bend-it]

What a dick!! Hope he roasts r-e-a-l slow!!

Had a friend who actually caused an accident and killed a guy (both cages), I guess having to live with the fact is slow roasting... If there's anything like a conscience at work, that is...