Hundreds of Head Hunters descend on West Auckland to mourn Sam Rasmussen’s death

Hundreds of Head Hunter gang members have descended on West Auckland to mourn the loss of a high-ranking member who died after a motorcycle accident.

Hundreds of Head Hunter gang members have descended on West Auckland to mourn the loss of a high-ranking member who died after a motorcycle accident. Photo / Michael Craig

Sam Rasmussen died after his Harley Davidson motorbike collided with another vehicle at a New Lynn intersection last week.

Rasmussen was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died.

Sam Rasmussen died after his Harley Davidson motorbike collided with another vehicle at a New Lynn intersection last week.

A service for friends and family was held last night.

A second service started at midday on Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Henderson before a burial at Waikumete Cemetery.

It’s understood burnouts were performed on Rimu St, New Lynn where Rasmussen crashed.

Tyre marks from burnouts on Rimu Rd in New Lynn at the scene of Headhunters gang member Sam Rasmussen's motorcycle accident. Photo / Joe Los'e.

Waitematā West Area Commander Jason Edwards issued a fresh warning regarding the funeral, stating officers will be monitoring the gang movements in west Auckland this afternoon.

“Police will be ensuring that our expectations on the behaviour of those attending are met,” Edwards said.

Police expect the gang movements to take place between Henderson and Glen Eden.

Police monitoring the Morrison Funeral Home. Photo / Michael Craig

“A range of Police staff will be deployed across this area, recording any instances of unlawful behaviour,” Edwards said.

“Our expectations are very clear in these sorts of events, and we have zero tolerance for poor behaviour. Where those participants chose to employ poor driving or general behaviour, they can expect follow-up enforcement action.”

Edwards says the aim of the police is to have the least amount of disruption to the public.

Police have staff in Henderson to ensure community safety and monitor traffic. Photo / Michael Craig.

A Facebook tribute by the Rasmussen family said: “It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear son, partner, brother, uncle and loving father, and thee coolest G-Poppz, Samuel George Rasmussen on the 13th March 2024.”

Head Hunters gang members are in West Auckland to mourn the death of Sam Rasmussen who died in a motorcycle accident. Photo / Facebook

“Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all the messages of alofa, support and comfort received since Sam was called to rest.”

Police are investigating the crash and have appealed for any sightings or CCTV footage of a Harley Davidson motorbike driving dangerously between Great North Rd, Rata St and Rimu St before the crash.

Police have asked for public sightings or CCTV footage of a Harley Davidson driving dangerously. Photo / Hayden Woodward