Two biker's lost forever..Easter Roads!!

**monkey99** · 17th April 2006, 18:10

I just saw the news that two motorcyclists have lost there life this weekend..

Please be safe & even with the best bike/rider..show as much patience as required to get home alive when on the open road..please

One accident was with a tractor near Matamata..the other well south of the Auckland hills..so if your riding be good..be safe & ride for life!! as well as live to ride!

**beyond** · 17th April 2006, 18:18

**Scorpygirl** · 17th April 2006, 18:18

I heard about the one in the Waikato http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=27960

but have heard nothing about the tractor vs bike near MataMata. OH NO!!! Please update us with more news as it comes up! Very sad.

**terbang** · 17th April 2006, 18:41

Saw the same on 3 news..Very very sad..
So far in this long weekend period there have been 4 killed on the roads, 50% of them being motorcyclists..Lets keep it safe out there..

**GR81** · 17th April 2006, 19:03

Originally Posted by monkey99

...the other well south of the Auckland hills...

most auckland people on here will be scratching their heads thinking there is nothing below auckland!

**.produKt** · 18th April 2006, 08:01

Nor would they have any idea where 9whateverpercentage of thier power is commin from

**sAsLEX** · 18th April 2006, 08:18

Originally Posted by .produKt

Nor would they have any idea where 9whateverpercentage of thier power is commin from

well not much from down south as far as you

**scumdog** · 18th April 2006, 08:24

3 out 5 road fatalities over Easter were motorbike deaths, all away up north.

Not a good look for us that ride eh?

**team cudby** · 18th April 2006, 08:33

RIP to all 3 motorbikes rides 1 from hastings close to home please ride safely

**surfchick** · 18th April 2006, 08:34

I've always been spooked by easter traffic (any pub hl actually) 'cause I so often pass a fatal accidents on the way back to AK from the coromandel. Terrible to loose so many riders.

**crashe** · 18th April 2006, 08:43

Condolances to the families and friends of those riders that passed away while they were out riding their bikes.

RIP to the 3 riders.

Originally Posted by stuff.co.nz

www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3640154a10,00.html
Third motorcycle fatality takes toll to five
17 April 2006

The death of a third motorcyclist took the Easter road toll to five.

The 32-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a car at in Hastings about 6pm.

His female passenger is in serious condition in Hastings Hopsital, said Hastings police Sergeant Gary McFadyen.

Police want to speak to witnesses to the accident which happened at the intersection Pakowhai and Ruahapia roads.

It was the third fatal crash involving motorcyclists on Monday.

A St John Ambulance spokesman said one person died shortly before 4.30pm when a motorcycle collided with a tractor near Matamata. No further details were available. (see update below)

A motorcyclist also died at the scene of a collision with a car on Waingaro Road in Te Kowhai, just north of Hamilton.

Inspector Paul Marshall, from the police northern communications centre, said emergency services were called about 11.03am today. No other details were available..........

UPDATE: A 56 year old man died instantly when the motorcycle he was riding collided head-on with a tractor on Henry Watson Road, Walton, near Matamata.

**MSTRS:Me** · 18th April 2006, 08:47

Sad news indeed. Constant reminders to be careful out there. RIP to the 3 who died.

**What?** · 18th April 2006, 19:23

Bugger - just heard that the guy killed at Matamata was a mate. Happened pretty close to home, but don't know any more than that.

**jtzzr** · 18th April 2006, 19:45

I knew the gentleman who died in Matamata , a good man who loved his bikes (honda`s in particular ) he had more than 10 of them at home by memory. He will be sadly missed , rest in peace mate , and my condolences to the families of the other`s that also died this weekend. ride safe everyone ,you never know what`s around the corner.

**terbang** · 18th April 2006, 20:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

3 out 5 road fatalities over Easter were motorbike deaths, all away up north.
Not a good look for us that ride eh?

I agree its not good at all for motorcycling to have such a poor accident rate.
The up north thing probably reflects where the population is but the proportion of 60% is incomprehensible and disturbing.
So what do you reckon Scummy (the motorcyclist and the Policeman), you have been around a while by the looks of things, what is our problem..?
Honestly its time we started working together (bikers and LTSA) rather than cat and mouse games to make our hobby a safer one..
Anyone else care to add..?