How passing a tractor on a highway ended in the death of a motorcyclist
Hesketh noted that while Parahi was suspended from driving at the time of the incident, and had numerous convictions for driving with excess breath alcohol, both speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash. The report also noted Cave’s “unenviable traffic history” that included being stopped by police on 18 different occasions between 2014 and 2019, with 33 infringement notices issued, including seven for exceeding the speed limit. The crash took place between 5pm and 5.30pm when Parahi was riding on Hamurana Rd while, at the same time, Cave was driving a tractor and trailer in f...