Friends pay tribute to motorbike crash victim, Darren Viney

THE NT Police Gangs Taskforce has taken over the investigation into the death of a much-loved husband and father killed in a motorcycle crash

The NT Police Gangs Taskforce has taken over the investigation into the death of much-loved husband and father Darren Viney. Picture: Facebook

THE NT Police Gangs Taskforce has taken over the investigation into the death of much-loved husband and father Darren Viney.

Police found the body of the 55-year-old in a creek off Jenkins Rd at 12.30pm on Wednesday, a short distance from the Harley-Davidson motorcycle he had been riding.

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Officers are unsure when the single-vehicle crash occurred but believe it was before Tuesday.

Mr Viney was reported missing on Tuesday but police believe he may have gone missing as early as Monday afternoon.

Detective Sergeant Matt Akers on Thursday said members of the Gangs Taskforce were leading the investigation with the assistance of the Major Crash Investigation Unit.

He said Gangs Taskforce officers found Mr Viney on Tuesday and had carriage of the investigation for that reason.

In a Facebook comment, friend Alan Walker wrote: “Have lost a brother and true friend. Gutted. Heart goes out to family.”

Dave Wheeler wrote: “RIP Brother, you will be deeply missed, my deepest condolences to the family and his friends.”

In another comment, Dennis Matt Broughton thanked the deceased for the memories they had shared with others.

“Rest easy brother D,” he wrote. “Condolences to your wife and kids.

“Will always remember the chats we would have brother.

“Thanks for the memories.”

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Riders Awareness NT – an advocacy group for NT motorcyclists – shared the news on its Facebook page on Thursday and asked its members to spare a thought for Mr Viney and his loved ones.

President Nim Jayawardhana said he didn’t know what could have caused the crash.

But he said Mr Viney’s death was sad news for the NT motorcyclist community and was a reminder for riders to take care on the road.

“(Bikers) are trying to be supportive of each other and to encourage each other to take care when they’re out there riding,” he said.