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Tributes to high-ranking Bandidos bikie Peter Martin killed in highway crash

Bandidos clubs around the world have paid tribute to a high-ranking bikie who was killed in a highway crash in western Sydney.

High ranking Bandido killed in highway crash

A high-ranking member of the Bandidos motorcycle club has been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in western Sydney.

Peter Martin, also known as ‘Bandido George’, with yellow Bandido markings on the front wheel hub of his Harley Davidson, was killed on the Great Western Highway outside Prospect Hotel just before 1pm.

Sources say he was a senior member of the motorcycle club and riding with another club member. The Daily Telegraph understands he was the president of the local Bandidos chapter in western Sydney.

Tributes have flowed for high-ranking Bandido Peter Martin after he was killed in a highway crash on Tuesday.
Tributes have flowed for high-ranking Bandido Peter Martin after he was killed in a highway crash on Tuesday.

The other rider and car driver were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and then rushed to Westmead Hospital.

Raptor squad officers rushed to the scene while crash investigation unit members took photos of the crash including mangled wreckage of two motorcycles.

It is believed the bikes crashed into a Mazda sedan.

Rescuers erected a red tent in the middle of the Highway to cover the decease man while forensics investigators and members of the crash investigation unit secured the scene and recorded evidence.

Two bikies collided with a car in Prospect, leaving one rider dead. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
Two bikies collided with a car in Prospect, leaving one rider dead. Picture: Sam Ruttyn
The crash scene on Tuesday.
The crash scene on Tuesday.

Police blocked the westbound three lanes of the highway for several hours.

His grieving sister, Annett Martin, honoured his memory by posting a photo of Mr. Martin wearing Bandidos gear.

Peter Martin, also known as Bandido George, was killed in the crash outside the Prospect Hotel.
Peter Martin, also known as Bandido George, was killed in the crash outside the Prospect Hotel.

“He didn’t just wear a patch, he was a brother, a dad, a song, a friend and uncle, his sister,” the woman wrote on Facebook, with a picture of her brother in a Bandidos T-shirt.

“Rest in paradise my brother. I know we didn’t always see eye to eye but that would never change the fact you were my brother and I love you.”

Bandidos clubs around the world are paying tribute to Mr Martin, known as Bandido George.

“We sent our deepest condolences to the chapter, family and friends of our brother Bandido George 1%er...GBNF...B.F.F.B #bandidosmc #australia #gbnf #bffb,” one club posted.

Tributes are coming in from clubs as far away as Bucharest.

Anyone with CCTV, dash cam or mobile phone footage of the crash just outside Prospect Hotel is urged to call Blacktown Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Tributes to high-ranking Bandidos bikie Peter Martin killed in highway crash

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