Teen motorcyclist dies in Palmerston North (11 April)

**Beemer** · 11th April 2008, 17:51

Just got this alert through from the police:

Location of incident: Palmerston North

Incident type: Fatal Crash

At 1535hrs this afternoon emergency services were called to the scene of a crash between a motorcycle and car at the intersections of Walding and Taonui Streets in Palmerston North. The male rider of the motorcycle, believed to be in his late teens, has died while enroute to Palmerston North hospital via ambulance.

Requests for further information should be directed to Palmerston North Police.
Issued By: Team Leader Kirsty McDonald

**Pex Adams** · 11th April 2008, 17:54

oh shit - not a good start to the weekend. RIP young rider

**EJT** · 11th April 2008, 18:20

Sorry to hear that. RIP rider and condolences to the family.

**offrd** · 11th April 2008, 18:43

Yep prety crap alright........

RIP.

**skidMark** · 11th April 2008, 18:55

3.35 late teens...high chance he was coming home from school...

R.I.P young fella.

Remember guys, cars don't see you.

EDIT: I think the motorcycle license age needs raising to 18

**Beemer** · 11th April 2008, 23:05

Update on Stuff tonight:

A Dannevirke teenager died after a motorcycle crash in Palmerston North this afternoon.

The crash happened at the intersection of Walding and Taonui streets about 3.30pm when the motorcycle and a car collided.

Palmerston North police Constable Steve Crawford said the 15-year-old youth, who was riding the motorcycle, died in an ambulance while en route to Palmerston North Hospital.

The occupants of the car were not hurt.

Mr Crawford said driving conditions at the time of the accident were good.

Police are looking for witnesses, and anyone who saw the accident. (Um, wouldn't they be one and the same?)

**bandit_girl** · 11th April 2008, 23:10

Sad to hear

**simonantz** · 11th April 2008, 23:19

My heart goes to his parents and family !

**MyGSXF:Me** · 11th April 2008, 23:32

Very sad to see a young one leave us..

thoughts go to his family & friends...

**Grub** · 12th April 2008, 00:04

It appears he was from Dannevirke ...

"Teen motorcyclist dies after collision
A Dannevirke teenager died after a motorcycle crash in Palmerston North this afternoon."

Sad, sad, sad.

**CookMySock** · 12th April 2008, 08:18

AHHHH FUCK!!!!!!!!

I'm about to buy my 14 yearold beautiful boy (15 next month) a nice 250 for his birthday. But news like this makes me rethink every time.

DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT!!!

DB

**McJim** · 12th April 2008, 08:31

There we all go but for the grace of god. Thoughts with those he left behind.

**PrincessBandit** · 12th April 2008, 08:38

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

AHHHH FUCK!!!!!!!!

I'm about to buy my 14 yearold beautiful boy (15 next month) a nice 250 for his birthday. But news like this makes me rethink every time.

DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT!!!

DB

My 16 year old rides my GN to and from school most days and along some pretty busy stretches of road. It was very scary letting him do it the first few times and I'd make him text as soon as he got to school etc. In the back of my mind I still worry a little when he goes out on the bike but we all had to learn and start somewhere; I'm thankful he had so many years as a cyclist to develop his road awareness. But our babies are always our babies no matter how much we have to accept they're growing up and have to make their own way in the world. We can only protect them so much. Good on you for having those doubts and concerns - IMO it makes you a better dad than one who would just get their child a bike or car and pretty much just let them loose.
My heart goes out to the family who have just lost their precious son.

**Beemer** · 12th April 2008, 12:03

Originally Posted by DangerousBastard

AHHHH FUCK!!!!!!!!

I'm about to buy my 14 yearold beautiful boy (15 next month) a nice 250 for his birthday. But news like this makes me rethink every time.

DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT!!!

DB

Unfortunately accidents happen in all areas of life - people have died falling down stairs, off skateboards, jogging, etc. And this young guy may have been totally blameless/acting in a dangerous manner/whatever so try not to let it put you off letting your son ride. He will hopefully have a long and enjoyable motorcycling life - especially if he has a good teacher and role model.

Very sad for one so young to die though, no matter what the circumstances.

Here's the latest update from the Manawatu Standard:

Motorcyclist dies after collision at city intersection
By JODY O'CALLAGHAN - Manawatu Standard | Saturday, 12 April 2008

A Dannevirke motorcyclist is dead after a car and motorcycle collided on the Taonui and Walding Street intersection yesterday afternoon.

The 15-year-old male rider of the motorcycle died in an ambulance on the way to Palmerston North Hospital.

His immediate family have been notified, but police were giving them time to notify extended family before releasing his name. The occupant of the car was not hurt, but was being treated for shock last night.

Sergeant Phil Ward said the serious crash unit was now investigating the cause of the accident, that occurred at 3.37pm. Police were calling for witnesses to help in the investigation, he said.

"There would have been heavy traffic at the time and a number of other motorists may not have stopped."

Emergency services worked to clear the scene in time for peak traffic - the crumpled motorcycle and relatively intact car were removed after the serious crash unit marked the scene.

All lanes were reopened by 5pm.

**Number One** · 12th April 2008, 12:30

RIP young fella. Condolences to his family and friends and also the occupants of the car. Terrible situation and outcome.

Take care out there everyone.