Biker (57) killed by bakkie trying to help a friend

A well-known Hells Angels biker and Rhodesfield resident, Peter William ‘Tops’ du Plooy (57), died in a freak accident on October 17 while trying to help a fellow biker in distress at the Buzzard Rally.

Peter was the vice-president of the Hells Angels in the Johannesburg region.

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“The biker who Peter went to help was hit by a car, he ran to help him and a bakkie came around the corner and hit Peter very hard, everything happened so fast, unfortunately he did not make it,” said Peter’s sister in law, Lynda du Plooy.

The biker who was in distress survived.

Peter was described by his family as a very friendly and family orientated man. “He was always a keen biker and if you ever needed anything Peter would always be there to help.”

Peter grew up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) where he was in the army for a couple of years and has lived in Rhodesfield for the last 12 years.

“He always had time for everyone and would stop everything to help someone, he gave the best hugs and he was our teddy bear. He adored his family and will be missed terribly,” said Lynda.

His funeral was held on Saturday, October 24, at the New Beginnings church in Boksburg.

He will be missed by his parents Yvonne and Kobus du Plooy, his son Vincent and grandaughter Shainalee, brothers, sisters, friends and fellow bikers.