Train collision that killed Christchurch musician Richard Chandler 'a horrendous absent moment'CHRISTCHURCH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Richard Chandler, 52, was killed after he rode his bike into the path of a train in Fendalton Rd on February 11, 2016. Richard Craig Chandler, 52, was 30 metres into his journey from his home when he rode from a footpath onto the tracks by Fendalton Rd, Christchurch about 8am on February 11, 2016. KIRK HARGREAVES Police at the Fendalton Rd scene where Richard Chandler died after riding his bicycle into the path of a train. Spencer concluded the most likely cause of the crash was Chandler not stopping, checking and giving way to the train. Chandler's brother, Philip Chandler, said the family believed the crash was a "horrendous absent moment".

Source: Stuff January 08, 2018 06:46 UTC