Motorcyclist dies following crash

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A motorcyclist injured in a crash on Whangamata Road in Kinloch yesterday afternoon has died in hospital overnight.

Police say the crash occurred at around 2.20pm on Saturday, and involved the motorcycle and a car.

The motorcyclist was transported to hospital in a critical condition and later died from his injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.

No further details regarding the motorcyclist are available at this stage.

3 comments

The Cause

Posted on 21-01-2018 13:48 | By MISS ADVENTURE

Simple, cars are larger and heavier than a motorcycle, simple to figure who will come off second best.


Not always

Posted on 21-01-2018 18:15 | By clingon

Not true Miss. A Mini car driver was killed years ago when he pulled out of 17th ave into the path of a motor bike travelling on Fraser st which struck the passenger side of the car and became embedded. The two on the bike survived...


Simple it may be

Posted on 21-01-2018 21:11 | By kinakat

May be simple for you to comment so flippantly but are the comments appropriate!did you consider the family or friends that may read your amazing knowledgeable comments.


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