Double fatal crash, Rotorua (29 April)

**Krusti** · 29th April 2007, 18:31

Just seen on news...

Two motorcyclists killed in collision with car, SH33, Okere Falls, Rotorua this afternoon.

My thoughts are with the families of those concerned....RIP.

**Colapop** · 29th April 2007, 18:32

Indeed - shocking accident. RIP riders.

**MSTRS:Me** · 29th April 2007, 18:32

There but for the grace of....
RIP

**Beemer** · 29th April 2007, 18:34

Yes, I just saw that too and hope like hell it wasn't the two Germans we had staying with us last week. They were heading in that general direction. The news said the police were trying to identify them but at this stage I am not sure if there was one motorcyclist and pillion or two motorcyclists. They would have had loads of ID on them so I am hoping it wasn't them, but whoever it was, my thoughts are with their families.

I am not after names, but if anyone here does know more about the accident (such as the type of bike/s involved), I'd appreciate a PM to set my mind at ease.

**Scorpygirl** · 29th April 2007, 18:34

Yes, we saw it too. Just waiting to hear about Auckland friends that were in that area today. My thoughts are with family and friends tonight.

**Ixion** · 29th April 2007, 18:38

News report was two motorcycles, and both motorcyclists dead.

**far queue** · 29th April 2007, 18:42

Originally Posted by Beemer

... if anyone here does know more about the accident (such as the type of bike/s involved), I'd appreciate a PM to set my mind at ease.

A red Moto Guzzi was shown lying in the grass at the side of the road, I don't know the model sorry.

RIP

**Scorpygirl** · 29th April 2007, 18:43

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

Yes, we saw it too. Just waiting to hear about Auckland friends that were in that area today. My thoughts are with family and friends tonight.

Just heard that all my Auckland friends are safe and sound. Thank goodness but still feel sadness for the riders, family and friends. RIP.

**tri boy** · 29th April 2007, 18:46

Sad, sad news.
RIP

**Beemer** · 29th April 2007, 18:48

Ixion must have watched TV3 news as that is what I heard too, but two people have sent PMs (thanks) saying it was a red Guzzi so although I feel sorry for the two who have died, I am relieved it doesn't appear to have been our friends.

**Titanium** · 29th April 2007, 18:53

RIP bikers ........

**skidMark** · 29th April 2007, 18:56

R.I.P may heaven be an endless windy road.

condolences to the familys.

**Ronin** · 29th April 2007, 18:59

R.I.P

Condolances

**Motig** · 29th April 2007, 18:59

Looked like one of the sport models before the V11 I think. God this is getting depressing, there seems to be a couple of fatals a week. Thoughts to the families and RIP fellow bikers. Just take care out there please everyone.