Brother down in Mt Vic Tunnel (29 August)

**Finn** · 29th August 2006, 14:18

Sniper, Snapper, are you guys related?

**Cliffhanger Promo** · 29th August 2006, 14:27

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**Snapper** · 29th August 2006, 14:28

Originally Posted by Sniper

Fuck that!!

Did you know the rider? Do you know what happened? Did you stop to think that there is maybe a young wife/ girlfriend/ child/ mather/ father/ friends who are going to have their fucken world grind to a halt because of this?

No, and you know why? Because you are so fucken pre occupied with being nosey for no good reason other than to be. And when questioned you make lame fucken excuses!!

Share fucken information where people who could be affected wont fucken see it. Use your head twit!!

I think any partner who has been missing a man since 2am would know by now, and nothing on this forum has mentioned anyones name as yet anyway. Calm the fuck down!

If you have an issue it's with the ACTUAL thread, which is what suggests someone has had an accident in the 1st place, not anything which has been mentioned since. All anyone has said is what 'could' have happened, not who too.

You need to chill out. A lot!

**Snapper** · 29th August 2006, 14:29

Originally Posted by Finn

Sniper, Snapper, are you guys related?

Er no, I'm somewhat more placid than Sniper, it would seem.

**Sniper** · 29th August 2006, 14:32

I know there are a few affected on here by the thread and also a couple upset at my posts, I apologise to those I offended by the above post

But if someone close to me had an accident at 2am and at 12pm I see people discussing what he could have done wrong and how they can ride to prevent it from happening, I would crack skulls.

Originally Posted by Snapper

Er no, I'm somewhat more placid than Sniper, it would seem.

Anymore placid and you'ed be asleep sunshine.

Back on topic now please.

**Snapper** · 29th August 2006, 14:40

Originally Posted by Sniper

I know there are a few affected on here by the thread and also a couple upset at my posts, I apologise to those I offended by the above post

But if someone close to me had an accident at 2am and at 12pm I see people discussing what he could have done wrong and how they can ride to prevent it from happening, I would crack skulls.

Anymore placid and you'ed be asleep sunshine.

Back on topic now please.

Crack skulls? And violence is your fix for things? Kind of says it all doesn't it!

I understand your point Sniper, just not your attitude. We were not discussing what he could have done to prevent it, we were discussing what can happen through that tunnel. I for one found that particular piece if information very helpful and if it was my partner who had the accident I'd want other to learn and not suffer the same fate.

And the internet is place where information is shared. Much like a movie, if you don't like it, don't watch it.

**riffer** · 29th August 2006, 14:51

I've got to admit Stu, I agree with Snapper on this one.

I live in Welly - and ride through that tunnel a lot.

If we can't discuss what may have happened and think about how we ride in these places we might as well just say it was speed that did it and move on.

Yes someone died. Which is bad. But if it leads to discussion about safety in these "trouble spots" then it has to be a good thing.

**Colapop** · 29th August 2006, 14:53

Guys, let it go. The only way an argument can continue is if someone keeps saying something. Stu he meant no harm. Snapper accidents are a sensitive issue for some. Now can we move on?
From the brief snatch I heard of it on the radio the accident occured outside the tunnel on the Hataitai side. A car moving into the traffic lane across the southbound lane. Be careful people - at all times.
RIP rider.

**Sniper** · 29th August 2006, 14:56

Originally Posted by riffer

I've got to admit Stu, I agree with Snapper on this one.

Fair enough Riffer. Its just something that got under my skin this time.

**Dafe** · 29th August 2006, 15:02

What terrible news. I'm sure the Welly crew are hesitantly aware of whom this would be. My condolences and may our brother rest in peace.
Condolences to the family and all his friends.
Very sad as a very accomplished rider has departed our company.
May his spirit rise and ride the skies above......

**Snapper** · 29th August 2006, 15:17

Originally Posted by Sniper

Fair enough Riffer. Its just something that got under my skin this time.

No hard feelings Sniper, respect to you. Safe riding bro.

Thanks for all the comments everyone else.

**Sniper** · 29th August 2006, 15:19

Originally Posted by Snapper

No hard feelings Sniper, respect to you. Safe riding bro.

You too man, apologese for being a cock. Bit of a scare for me thats all.

Outburst came from times of reacting before thinking.

**Maha** · 29th August 2006, 15:22

Originally Posted by Pex Adams

Details are scratchy at best. But from what I heard, he hasn't made it.

Fingers Crossed!

So does anyone know the out come?.... fatal/non fatal...?
Even the first post about was not sure...and from then on everyone assumed it was fatal.....just a thought?...

**Lord Derosso** · 29th August 2006, 15:32

Originally Posted by maha man

So does anyone know the out come?.... fatal/non fatal...?

RIP Rider. I hate that tunnel and please please everyone watch out for the northern end of the Basin Reserve where the newist lights are. Theres a real bad patch of road there as you head around towards the tunnel or carry on around the basin. Nearly took me out several weekends ago because I was watching out for the traffic entering from the western off ramp and didnt see the pot holes and very nearly ended up in the wrong lane which is a very very bad option in that traffic flow.