biker killed by tractor in Matamata

**Leo** · 18th April 2006, 20:55

for your information the 56 year old male biker who was killed by a tractor at about 4.30 pm on Easter Monday April 17 2006 near Matamate was Jan Van Den Berg, he was an experienced rider who travelled vast distances. The collision occured when Jan was 100 meters from his home.

Jan was a dutchman who originally rode and raced motorcycles in Holland, and came to New Zealand some 25 years ago.

Jan will be sadly missed by a great many people, especially Roger, Rat and Leo

**Kornholio** · 18th April 2006, 21:23

Sorry to hear that...
Condolences

**Scorpygirl** · 18th April 2006, 21:47

My condolences and prayers to you Leo and to his family and friends. My heart and prayers go out to you all. I lost a best mate on the Coro Loop last year so I know how the tears flow!!!

**Buster** · 18th April 2006, 21:51

R.I.P fellow biker. My thoughts go out to family and friends.

**What?** · 19th April 2006, 06:15

I will miss Jan big time, too. One hell of a nice guy; his passion for bikes makes most of us here look positively disinterested.

**Fishy** · 19th April 2006, 08:07

Very sorry to hear. R.I.P

**Robbo** · 19th April 2006, 11:16

Rest in Peace Jan. My thoughts and condolances go out to your Family and Close Friends.

Robbo

**Matt Bleck** · 19th April 2006, 11:27

Very Sad, R.I.P Jan.

**enigma51** · 19th April 2006, 11:34

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**Blairos** · 19th April 2006, 11:37

RIP Jan - a real tragedy to see experience taken away like that

**beyond** · 19th April 2006, 15:21

That is real sad.

Stats seem to show that most accidents occur within 5kms of home.
My worst was a 100 metres from home.

RIP

**DemonWolf** · 19th April 2006, 16:38

RIP fellow biker

Condolences to friends and especially family members. You are in our thoughts.

**Macktheknife** · 19th April 2006, 17:46

Condolences to the family and friends, a great loss and another good man gone.

**bane** · 19th April 2006, 18:08

accident occurred on roads I ride regularly, close to where I had my own off avoiding a tractor last year... very sobering...

my thoughts and condolences