Much-loved biker Paul Vermeire from Manaba died in a collision on Monday evening last week.
According to a police statement, Margate police responded to an accident scene on the corner of Bond and Marine Drive in Uvongo at 22:00, where they found a man (28), who was riding a motorbike, dead.
“Two men in a charcoal-coloured VW6 were taken to hospital with injuries. Investigations into a case of culpable homicide will determine the exact cause of the accident,” said Saps Ugu District Communications office.
Vermeire, fondly known as ‘Socks’ – as he never wore matching socks – was a passionate biker who never owned a car until recently. He was also a member of the Ghost Riders Motorcycling Club.
He was loved and cherished by the biking fraternity, which he had been involved in for more than a decade.
Vermeire’s close friend, Eben van der Merwe, said he was devastated by his unexpected death.
“Paul was a likeable, well-known person who cheered everyone up and who was always willing to help anyone. I have not only lost a friend and colleague but a brother,” he said.
This tragic accident comes on the back of a string of collisions last weekend.
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality was contacted for feedback regarding their festive season road safety plans, but none was received at the time of going to press.
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