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hoffy wrote:I wonder if it was a wheelie with a pillion, no other way to lose control on a straight..

RIP mate

Doubtful, it was on a Harley...


poor bastard

What an absolute tragedy, RIP

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Police conduct inquiries after motorcycle pillion passenger killed – Hawkesbury LAC
Saturday, 15 Aug 2009 02:27pm


Police are investigating the death of a motorcycle pillion passenger on Sydney’s north-western outskirts this morning.

A number of motorcycles were travelling north along Putty Road at Colo about 9.30am today, when one of the bikes crossed onto the wrong side of the road.

As the motorcycle passed a roadside guard rail, an 18-year-old man - who was the pillion passenger - came into contact with it, causing him to be ejected from the bike.

The rider, a 47-year-old man, stopped the bike a short distance away and immediately rendered assistance to the teenager.

Police from Hawkesbury Local Area Command and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the location.

The teenager, who’d suffered head and spinal injuries, died at the scene.

The rider was taken to Hawkesbury Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.

Putty Road has been closed as local police and forensics specialists continue their inquiries into the cause of the incident. Localised diversions will be in place for about another hour.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn’t already spoken with investigating officers is urged to contact Windsor Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

bishboy wrote:What an absolute tragedy, RIP

+1

Dizzi, well said,

RIP mate,

smithy5 wrote:Looking at their ages, it was probably a father and son

Just reading about it in the Sunday paper, it's confirmed that it was father & son .....how very sad

thats absolutely terrible news, i cant imagine what it would have been like for the father.

I get the shivers when I hear of any accident on a bike. Just be careful out there will you all?? Don't put your life at risk for the sake of going around a corner 5k faster than last time. It's not worth it.

Madness wrote:I get the shivers when I hear of any accident on a bike. Just be careful out there will you all?? Don't put your life at risk for the sake of going around a corner 5k faster than last time. It's not worth it.

+1 Agreed!

Glad I wont Pillion, I could not live with the thought of being the cause of a death

Amen Dizzi

As a father I couldn't think of anything worse.

RIP and condolences to the family

hoffy wrote: thats absolutely terrible news, i cant imagine what it would have been like for the father.

+1

A very sad tragedy,

My condolences to all family members.
Dizzy, good on you Girl.
We all love our bikes; enjoy and stay safe.

as above .....

thats about as shitty as it gets....and in the most common of bike accidents .... over-cooking a corner.

Ive seen it happen in front of me many a time ... and I have also done this on occasion (and have been lucky enough to pull it in) ..... Please .... take note and LEARN by what's happened.

Nuff said ...

On another forum I read that the pillion had a fit. Don't know if it is true but could help explain how you veer onto the wrong side of the road on a straight stretch.

Nick