A high-ranking Bandidos bikie club president has been killed in a motorcycle crash, sparking an outpouring of tributes from family and friends.
Peter Martin and another motorcyclist were riding their Harley Davidsons when the bikes collided with a Mazda sedan on the Great Western Highway at Prospect, in Sydney’s west, at about 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Mr Martin, who also went by the nickname George, couldn’t be revived and died at the scene.
The other rider is reportedly fighting for life in hospital, according to friends.
Mr Martin was the president of the local Bandidos chapter in western Sydney, the Daily Telegraph reported.
His heartbroken sister paid tribute by sharing a photo of Mr Martin sporting Bandidos gear.
‘Rest in paradise my brother,’ she wrote.
‘I know we always didn’t see eye to eye but that would never change the fact you’re my brother and I love you.
Peter Martin was the president of the western Sydney chapter of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle club
Rhyan Allan (right) led the outpouring of tributes to fellow Bandidos bikie Peter Martin (left)
Paramedics were seen attending to one of motorcyclists following the crash in Prospect
‘He didn’t just wear a patch, he was a brother, a dad, a song, a friend and uncle, his sister.’
Rhyan Allan also paid tribute by uploading a photo of the pair in Bandidos gear.
‘In shock… can’t believe you’re going my brother… what the f***,’ he wrote.
‘I wouldn’t be who I am today if I didn’t meet you my brother… FTW.’
A mate commented: ‘Condolences my brother he loved you like you were his son.’
Family friend Reg Beaver also paid tribute using Mr Martin’s nickname.
‘Four years and 7 months to the day, almost to the hour, within one kilometre of where we lost our son Jarrod… today my older son’s good mate lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident,’ Mr Beaver wrote.
‘George was a mate to everyone who knew him,,,, Rest in Peace George.’
The most recent post on Mr Martin’s Instagram page was from five days ago with photos of Sydney Harbour from his work site.
‘Not bad today’s job,’ he captioned the photos.
Mr Martin’s posts portray him as a devoted family man who adored his two young daughters.
On his Instagram page Mr Martin posted photos of loved ones, along with the meat tray he won on Father’s Day
Mr Martin and another man were riding motorcycles when they were involved in a crash with a Mazda sedan on the Great Western Highway, in Prospect, in Sydney ‘s west
Mr Martin also showed off the meat tray he won on Father’s Day.
‘Happy Father’s Day to me, winner winner I won a dinner,’ he captioned the post.
Harrowing photos from the crash scene showed Bandidos markings on the front wheel of one of the mangled Harley Davidsons.
The driver of the sedan was also injured and taken to hospital.
It’s understood firefighters had to cut the driver free from the wreckage, while a tent was set up to shield Mr Martin’s body from public view.
All westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes of the Great Western Highway were closed following the crash, which unfolded near the Prospect Hotel.
Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage of the crash is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
