Tributes pour in for biker killed in Pinetown crash
Condolences and messages of support have been sent to the biker's family following the fatal crash on Saturday in Pinetown.
SOCIAL media users have reacted with sadness following the news that a bike crash in Pinetown claimed the life of a local many referred to as Royce Munnery.
Remembered as a legend in the world of cars, motorcycles and custom builds, he made a lasting mark on the motorsport community. His workshop, Royce’s Rod Shop, became a familiar and respected name in the industry.
Db Walton said: RIp Royce Munnery. Petrol head legend of note. What a Legend you were. Better than Evil Kanevil. Respect brother. Born to be wild. Condolences to the family, friends and all the 100s of people that knew Royce Munnery .Never forgotten. .you and Allan will be racing around heavin. Legends of note.
Gary Hudson commented: RIP Royce. A proper good guy for sure. You are with my cousin Alan now,dicing and popping wheelies …You will be missed big guy…
David Hall commented: “Rip bru spoke to you yesterday wtf iron balls.”
Lionel W Phillips wrote: “RIP my old friend, you were a legend in your sport and other achievements thereafter. You will be sorely missed.”
Marcus Withers’ message read: “Rest in peace Royce, condolences to the family.”
Shane Ebley wrote: Very sad to hear this. I knew Royce and his Dad for so many years. Condolences to the family.
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According to ALS Paramedics, the bike crash happened on Saturday morning, October 24, in Pinetown, on the M13, Durban bound, near the Richmond Road offramp.
Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said: “Medics found that a motorcycle driver, a male believed to be in his sixties, had somehow lost control and collided with the armco barriers, sustaining fatal injuries. Unfortunately there was nothing paramedics could do for him and he was declared deceased on the scene.
“At this stage the events leading up to the crash are unknown, however, SAPS were in attendance and will be investigating further.”
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