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A fundraising appeal has been launched to return the remains of a Brazilian motorcyclist to his family

A fundraising appeal has been launched to return the remains of a Brazilian motorcyclist to his family

10 June 2021

Andre Fernandes died in a crash at the intersection of Riccarton Road and Hansons Lane in Christchurch last week.

A Givealittle page has raised more than 12-thousand dollars so his partner - Nicola - can return him home to Sao Paolo.

Friends say all those who knew Fernandes - even briefly - loved him instantly.

The Police investigation into the crash is continuing.

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