Biker down (Paekakariki Hill, 5 May)

[Chisanga]

Positive thoughts go out to Glen. Hope it's not as bad as it sounds. Fight mate fight.

[lewis_walker]

You know it's certainly made me thing. The paekak hill road bends are a hoot but there are so many of them that you can't see very far around. Familiarity is a dangerous thing. I can do those bends FAR faster than is safe - because unless you can stop in the distance you can see to be clear - you're stuffed if someone comes around the bend in the wrong side of the road.

Just to be clear - that's not what happened here - the car driver was not at fault.

But I see it all the time. What stupidity is it in us that causes us to willingly enter a situation that puts our life at the toss of a dice? Cause that's what it amounts to if you go around a bend so fast that you couldn't stop in time if there was a stationary cage round it....

[MattRSK]

I was first on the scene. His name was Glen, from Palmerston North, riding a Bandit 1200. He was with 3 other guys but was the last one and the others took 10-15 minutes to realise he wasn't with them and come back.

He lost it on a left-hander and hit a car head-on. My wife is a nurse and looked after him till the paramedics arrived. He totalled the car, head hit the windscreen and bounced over the car. Initially unconscious, he regained consciousness just before we arrived.

Although conscious he could remember nothing of the day, seemed confused about what bike he owned, had no idea of the date and couldn't really tell us his address.

When the paramedics took his helmet off there was evidence of severe head injury. Quite possible multiple skull fracture.

We can only hope.

Fuck thats my Dad.

[lewis_walker]

Fuck thats my Dad.

Dude - you serious? If so how is he?

[MattRSK]

He is in hospital. Think he is ok just trying to find out.

[u4ea]

sorry to read about your dad here matt...well wishes to him and I hope you and ya family are gunna cope ok through this time..scary stuff aye

[NotaGoth]

*HuggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggZ* Matt.. Let me know how things are soon as you know hon....


People should refrain from posting full info.. Not being harsh but in this situation the son (Matt) did not yet know... I can only imagine how he must be feeling right now...

[candor]

If it's not your local hospital and you're headed to Hutt or Town please get a friend to drive you there. The shock can make you too spacey to drive or ride any distance quite the best. Best wishes to your Dad.

Newbies prolly don't realise the "rulz" here re not posting till its published, lest family aren't yet informed.

[MattRSK]

I was first on the scene. His name was Glen, from Palmerston North, riding a Bandit 1200. He was with 3 other guys but was the last one and the others took 10-15 minutes to realise he wasn't with them and come back.

Hey, thanks for looking after my Dad. I just heard that he has no broken bones and will be home tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for their kind offers.

Matt

[surfchick]

thoughts with you glen and matt and famiy - here's hoping for awesome med care for glen and good hands from the doctors

[Chisanga]

Hey, thanks for looking after my Dad. I just heard that he has no broken bones and will be home tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for their kind offers.

Matt

Fantastic news! Look after the old bugger

[Lissa]

Hey, thanks for looking after my Dad. I just heard that he has no broken bones and will be home tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for their kind offers.

Matt

Thats good to hear Matt. Best wishes.

[nudemetalz]

Good news that he wasn't seriously injured.

[lewis_walker]

Hey, thanks for looking after my Dad. I just heard that he has no broken bones and will be home tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for their kind offers.

Matt

I'm so glad Matt and I'm sorry if finding out from a stranger through Kiwibiker wasn't right.

[u4ea]

whew~ was a tad weeeee worried.....sounds like he will recover well

big releif for you matt