Car Vs Bike in Mana - Update.

[Sparky Mark]

I've just spoken to the police at Porirua regarding the accident on sunday..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=31384

The biker is Ok but has injuries include, a broken collar bone, broken ribs, broken arm and some teeth missing.

He was exceptionally lucky I reckon under the circumstances. The interesting thing is that they are unsure as to who's fault it was. Personally I cant' understand that since it was clear that the car in question pulled straight into the road in front of him. There are also reports of him speeding which I also didnt' see. He approached us about right I reckon, but I was told his speedo was stuck on 60k. I wouldn't really be able to tell the difference between 50 or 60 to be honest but either speed wouldnt' have made an iota of difference to weather he could have avoided it or not.

Anyway, they're going to contact us for a statement soon so I'll get the chance to tell it like it was.

I wonder if these questions have anything to do with the fact that he had a patch on his back!

[Colapop]

A patch of what? He'd been in an accident before??

Seriously though - it could have been a lot worse. Glad he's ok-ish.

[sunhuntin]

they wont charge the cager, just based on his speed....i was going about 50k when i wrecked pup....never mind the bitch pulled out from a stop sign and didnt have a clear view.

least the guy will be ok...patch or no. [personally, i find patched people politer than the 80-year old women i get in my job.]

[Str8 Jacket]

least the guy will be ok...patch or no. [personally, i find patched people politer than the 80-year old women i get in my job.]

Yep, Ive always said that! When I worked for ASB the older ladies were sooo rude and the patched gang memebers were always so polite, they'd call you maam and everything!

[snuffles]

Yep, Ive always said that! When I worked for ASB the older ladies were sooo rude and the patched gang memebers were always so polite, they'd call you maam and everything!

you obviously havent had to deal with me, I can be worse than the 80 year olds...........

[Str8 Jacket]

you obviously havent had to deal with me, I can be worse than the 80 year olds...........

lol, but your at your best when your wearing your vest though!

[sunhuntin]

Yep, Ive always said that! When I worked for ASB the older ladies were sooo rude and the patched gang memebers were always so polite, they'd call you maam and everything!

glad im not the only who thinks that! LOL.
the old ladies "$20" "of what?" "its on the flap" *evil glare for having to speak to scummy gas attendant again*
the patched "$20 of 91 please" "would you like your water and oil checked/window washed" "yes/no thanks" and then another thank you as they leave. amazing!

[snuffles]

lol, but your at your best when your wearing your vest though!

Always polite when dressed in fluro colours, have started wearing fluro undies to stop my usually shitty attitude

[mikey]

I wonder if these questions have anything to do with the fact that he had a patch on his back!

tis a shame that no one died in this "accident". could of got rid of a lying bad driver an a patchy.

[Sparky Mark]

tis a shame that no one died in this "accident". could of got rid of a lying bad driver an a patchy.

I HOPE THERE'S A FUCKING JOKE IN THERE SOMEWHERE.... PRICK

[onearmedbandit]

Lets keep it clean okay. We are not into censoring here but there is a policy against personal attacks.

[madmal64]

tis a shame that no one died in this "accident". could of got rid of a lying bad driver an a patchy.

Ouch thats harsh
Thanks for the update Mark. He didnt look too flash when I was going past. It good to know that its only fairly minor injuries considering.

[XP@]

There are also reports of him speeding which I also didnt' see. He approached us about right I reckon, but I was told his speedo was stuck on 60k. I wouldn't really be able to tell the difference between 50 or 60 to be honest but either speed wouldnt' have made an iota of difference to weather he could have avoided it or not.

The police have admitted that the ambiant speed of that section of road is about 60kph.

In the absence of evidence of breaking by the bike should one not assume the car didn't give the bike much chance of stopping?

[spudchucka]

Assumption being the mother of all fuck ups the answer is a firm no.

Like any crash it should be investigated thoroughly and conclusions drawn based upon the investigation. First impressions are often correct but certainly not always.

[Clivoris]

Thanks for the update Mark. Glad to hear that he's going to survive. I haven't had to ride into Welly for a couple of weeks but went for a blast tonite. It takes major effort not to lose my cool at the sheer fucking laziness and thoughtlessness of some drivers. Man I wish there was some way to get demerits for stupidity and inattentiveness. 3 times I avoided becoming road jam by predicting impending stupidity. At least it makes me feel alive.