Police name motorcyclist killed in West Coast crash: Rudolf Paulus Van Dyk dies in Paroa collision

Police have named the motorcyclist who died after a crash on the West Coast’s State Highway 6.

He was Rudolf Paulus Van Dyk, 72, of Gladstone.

Van Dyk died last Thursday after the two-vehicle crash. It happened on Main South Rd, SH6, Paroa, about 4pm, and police confirmed he died shortly before 7pm.

Van Dyk’s obituary described him as “a deeply loved husband and soulmate,... treasured dad,... an adored grandad,... a dearly loved brother... and a mate of many”.

The obituary said Van Dyk died “doing what he loved”. His funeral was held in Greymouth today.

A police statement said inquiries into the crash were ongoing.

“Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends.”