Police inquiry into fatal motorbike crash in Gisborne, after death of boy, 17

A young motorcycle rider died on Sunday afternoon when he and his bike came into collision with a car at Gladstone Rd and Chalmers Rd. Police have a serious crash inquiry under way. Photo / Murray Robertson

Police have a serious crash inquiry under way into a motorcycle tragedy on Sunday afternoon in which a Gisborne teenager died.

The 17-year-old died when he and his machine came into collision with a vehicle at the Gladstone Rd-Chalmers Rd corner.

It happened at around 4pm.

The teenager was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Gladstone Rd was closed between Campion Rd and Aberdeen Rd for some time while the crash scene was cleared and police began their serious crash inquiry.

“We have to complete our investigation before we can release further details around this tragic event,” area police commander Inspector Darren Paki said.

“We are still trying to establish the circumstances around how this teenage boy died.”

Police have not yet released the name of the rider as they continue to advise all next of kin.

“We have extended our condolences to the teenager’s family, and they are receiving support from police,” Paki said.

It is the second fatal motorcycle accident in Gisborne in 10 days.

Jonathan Geurtse, 36, died when his bike struck a parked car outside the former Chalet Rendezvous at Okitu at Wainui Beach last month.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident and the matter had been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

Geurtse had been stopped by police for alleged speeding before the fatal crash.