19Yr Old Motorbike Rider Killed

[ECR-033]

A HIT-RUN involving a motorcyclist has blocked the Salisbury Highway this morning. The crash occurred just before 7am at Dry Creek.

Police say the West Lakes man, 19, was rushed to the Lyell McEwin Hospital with "critical head injuries". He was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

West bound traffic was brought to a standstill, just after the Port Adelaide flyover.

Police are looking for a silver or maroon 1990s Nissan Skyline in relation to the incident. It is possible the driver was unaware of the accident.

Witnesses said the motorcyclist came across the overpass travelling west and the Nissan turned left off Port Wakefield Rd slipway before attempting to merge into traffic.

Paul Schubert, who was driving on the Salisbury Highway, said he saw the Nissan "cut across" several lanes, causing the motorcyclist to swerve dramatically and crash in to a centre guard rail.

"The Nissan (driver) was driving erratically before the accident," he said. "With wet roads at this time of the morning (driving like that) is absolute stupidity."

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/serious-crash-halts-salisbury-hwy/story-e6frea83-1226063866676

[Damo_R34]

didnt see it happen but i got stuck in the traffic! Whoever the driver is is absolutely well and truly f**ked. Causing death by dangerous driving, what sorta sentence for that?

[Dohmar]

didnt see it happen but i got stuck in the traffic! Whoever the driver is is absolutely well and truly f**ked. Causing death by dangerous driving, what sorta sentence for that?

"According to SA Law for the charge of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Penalties for this offence are very harsh and even a first offence can carry a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment. If the offence is found to be an aggravated offence* it can carry a term of life imprisonment. The penalty for this offence will also involve a disqualification of at least 10 years, or possibly longer, if a court orders. Even where a death or serious harm is not caused to any person it is possible to receive a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment and a disqualification of at least 1 year."

from some website i just googled...

-D

[jjman]

he'd better be hoping that he has a clean driving history otherwies that will really amp up sentence...

as a motorcyclist myself- f*&k him. I hope he burns for causing shit like that in that kind of way...

[RubyRS4]

he'd better be hoping that he has a clean driving history otherwies that will really amp up sentence...

as a motorcyclist myself- f*&k him. I hope he burns for causing shit like that in that kind of way...

I agree. I see stupidity and impatience all the time, especially when I ride. Had cars cut me off before, and then give me the finger as if I'm the one in the wrong. Its easier to say "f**k you" than to admit you made a driving error.

Well the reputation of skyline drivers just keeps getting better and better. For the love of God ... slow down guys.

[Damo_R34]

at the same time, perhaps the skyline driver just changed lanes innocently, and in a half-awake state the motor bike rider thought the skyline was closer than he was and swerved?

[RubyRS4]

at the same time, perhaps the skyline driver just changed lanes innocently, and in a half-awake state the motor bike rider thought the skyline was closer than he was and swevered?

The story is a little confusing. They're saying he probably wasn't aware it happened but the report also says he was driving erratic before the accident. And which is it? Silver or maroon? Not like they're similar colours.

In any case, hope the driver IS aware later that its him, and he hands himself in. Feel sorry for the family of bike rider tho ... hope its not someone I know.

[Damo_R34]

yeah its a bit all over the place. innocent until proven guilty i suppose, but if he was being a tool, all the vaseline in china wont save his cheeks from burning.

[Silvia GTR]

The story is a little confusing. They're saying he probably wasn't aware it happened but the report also says he was driving erratic before the accident. And which is it? Silver or maroon? Not like they're similar colours.

In any case, hope the driver IS aware later that its him, and he hands himself in. Feel sorry for the family of bike rider tho ... hope its not someone I know.

Not choosing sides but it maybe possible he didnt see the biker, swerved and lost control? either way hes still rooted and we will have even more media/public scrutiny...

[Damo_R34]

you guys got mod plates, dont even start complaining! haha

[Madaz]

yeah no hit run nice beat up there

sorry to the bike riders family was his headlight on? he was on his L's doesn't mean he deserved it, so please don't miss read me wrong, i'm saying he was of low experience

the skyline only had to have a loud exhaust and he would be hooning and driving erratic

[Rbware]

A HIT-RUN involving a motorcyclist has blocked the Salisbury Highway this morning. The crash occurred just before 7am at Dry Creek.

Police say the West Lakes man, 19, was rushed to the Lyell McEwin Hospital with "critical head injuries". He was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

West bound traffic was brought to a standstill, just after the Port Adelaide flyover.

Police are looking for a silver or maroon 1990s Nissan Skyline in relation to the incident. It is possible the driver was unaware of the accident.

Witnesses said the motorcyclist came across the overpass travelling west and the Nissan turned left off Port Wakefield Rd slipway before attempting to merge into traffic.

Paul Schubert, who was driving on the Salisbury Highway, said he saw the Nissan "cut across" several lanes, causing the motorcyclist to swerve dramatically and crash in to a centre guard rail.

"The Nissan (driver) was driving erratically before the accident," he said. "With wet roads at this time of the morning (driving like that) is absolute stupidity."

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/serious-crash-halts-salisbury-hwy/story-e6frea83-1226063866676

allegedly

[ECR-033]

just saw on ten new, they said he is in a critical condition in hospital still????

there was a 34year old man from andrewes farm arrested and a maroone skyline seized.

[Damo_R34]

apparently he was taken to hospital in a critical condition but was pronounced dead on arrival

[Aberax]

apparently he was taken to hospital in a critical condition but was pronounced dead on arrival

they don't say what type of dead - medical or clinical...there is a difference.

[Madaz]

boy our media is pretty good

[RubyRS4]

"Quick ... lets be all dramatic now, and get our facts straight later!"

Love Adelaide media. Waiting for the news to get their take on it. Apparently the driver has been arrested. Apparently.

[DC_GTST]

Seen this on the news, was a black R34 GT-T with damage between front wheel-arch and door. They would have known if they hit. Facts completely wrong as per the norm. Feel for the lad's family.

[RubyRS4]

I don't think that damage was related to the biker accident. I think the media focused on that to put suspicion into Joe Public's mind. Far as I'm being told, the skyline merged (possibly erratically) and the rider swerved to avoid. But no contact was made.

Being a biker myself (22 years) I can understand that an inexperienced rider would panic, then swerve and brake at the same time. You don't swerve and brake at the same time in the wet. Sadly.

[DC_GTST]

Cheers for clearing that up.... the tactics of the media...and agreed with the rider part, just instinct and not enough experience