Bikers collide with Police car in Buller Gorge (1 December)

[Maha]

in my mind there are too many things wrong here to point finger. basically everyone sounds like they fucked up here. the cop, the riders.....everyone.

Right on the money avgas....the sequence of events leading up to what happened, has a big part to play. I haven't read the everyone views on the accident but 1...if that other twat biker heading the other way had been riding at a relatively legal speed then it would not have happened, the cop should have been awear of the other bikes behind him, the bikes that hit him? did they not see this happening? perhaps they thought the cop knew they were there and he would wait for them to go past?...who knows?...thats why you are on the money mate!

[Crasherfromwayback]

I know at least one of the guys involved well...and while that group ride quite quickly at times...they're very safe hugely experienced riders. Speedy recovery guys!

Pete

[White trash]

This has a piccy from another angle.

No way a Commodore would make a U turn on that road, he was doing a three pointer. Which fits with him being square on across the road with his front in the far side verge.

And the site looks to be mid way through an S bend!

Also note the small amount of damage to the car. Either they're making Commodores out of damn strong steel, or those bikes weren't going that fast (which would fit with the road). The report also says there is no reason to suppose the two that hit were connected with the first one.

I love the way the poor old Police always think their quotes through carefully.

"We had two bikes that hit a vehicle, but because it involved a police vehicle, and because of the likely public scrutiny, we have to ensure everything is done properly."

What? When a cop's not involved you don't do things properly? God I'm a shit stirer......

[cruza]

Used to travel this road a lot in trucks, any lame person knows its not 100% safe to do 3 points turns on the narrow sweeping corners thru this area.You have to be careful even overtaking cyclists on the sweepers .These were older riders, and looking at the impact/photos ,they had fark all time to do anything. pretty clear the Cause of crash

[doon12]

So what are we going to do and make our voice heard in this instance and keep the cops honest. My thoughts were contact my local mp or lobby the police, let them know we are intensely interested in the outcome of this happening.

[Sparky Bills]

I know both riders.
The cop car wasnt turning to chase a bike, it was turning to chase another car!
Then tried to arrest to TVNZ photographer taking the pics, THEN tried to move his car away from the scene!
Both of the guys involved know what they are doing on a bike theres no doubt about it. And are both VERY nice guys aswell.
Heres hoping they both pull through.

[jimbo600]

I know both riders.
The cop car wasnt turning to chase a bike, it was turning to chase another car!
Then tried to arrest to TVNZ photographer taking the pics, THEN tried to move his car away from the scene!
Both of the guys involved know what they are doing on a bike theres no doubt about it. And are both VERY nice guys aswell.
Heres hoping they both pull through.

Holy shit is that right! in that case there's a serious case to answer to. especially as the police have ratified a new police act. The media have some serious issues to answer to as to the individual officer involved if what you say is correct.

Tried to arrest the photographer? On what grounds? And the police press release states that he was traumatised.

Jeez mate you've opened a can 'o' worms here

[ajturbo]

2 weeks ago BuellBabe, Rashika, Dangerouse and I were on that bit of road..........................

funny thing, we had stopped, a guy come up to us and said

" watchout for the cops".... we thought he ment,
# keep and eye on our speeds#........

hope these 2 guys get well soon and the insurance company pays out !!!

[What?]

Well, this story has a familiar ring to it...

[doon12]

Nothing but chatter and I'm gunna. my last post in a brief history. Support your brothers and fuck the cops.

Regards
Brendon

[Wasp]

I wish the riders involved a good recovery

Anyone checking the stuff website lately will notice the image has been removed

heres a copy

[Nasty]

If people are serioud about challenging the investigation you need to contact the independant police conduct authority. the details are: http://newzealand.govt.nz/record?recordid=3337

there are some good arguments on here that need to be raised in the right forum, this is not it, the Conduct Authority is.

[spudchucka]

Holy shit is that right! i

You read it here so it has to be true!

[doc]

You read it here so it has to be true!

If we believed everything you said on this site the system never got it wrong. We all make mistakes, sometimes you have to take it on the chin. The feminine way is to blame everyone else. Sometimes not commenting is a better example from your arena. Let everyone vent off, cool down, then present the facts when everybody is listening. You not done grief 101 yet ?

[puddytat]

2 weeks ago BuellBabe, Rashika, Dangerouse and I were on that bit of road..........................

funny thing, we had stopped, a guy come up to us and said

" watchout for the cops".... we thought he ment,
# keep and eye on our speeds#........

hope these 2 guys get well soon and the insurance company pays out !!!

Twas I,...you often see 3-4 mufti & a HP car or 2 on your average ride round here & weve had our moments with dodgey driving by the HP,one real close shave on the Coast road from Westport to Greyhole,when the "Wally" Uturned in front off us in a similar situation....
The Buller Gorge is an awesome ride but really rather dogey in places, i personally know of three seperate incidents where people either tried a U-e or pulled over for a break & once on the grass proceeded to slip over the edge...there is just no room to pull safely over along most of its length.Considering the traffic using it it lacks barriers & some of the famous cnrs like Helicopter cnr have had several cars either go over or come close to it. Also those farking one lane bridges are so dangerous!! There would be atleast 5 accidents a year between them, often tourists who struggle with a winding road & staying in the correct lane,let alone getting thier heads around one lane bridge protocol or seeing the pathetic signs showing who gives way....sorry, I digress...