Another rider has died in a crash with a utility; an all-too-common occurrence.
NSW Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of Windsor and Schofields Roads, Rouse Hill, Sydney, just before 5.45pm today (18 June 2020).
Ambulance paramedics started CPR, but sadly the rider died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
The male utility driver was uninjured and was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing.
UPDATE: He has now been charged and will appear in court today.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
Our sincere condolences to the rider’s family and friends.
Utility crashes
Ute backs over bike without seeing it
We have published far too many articles about crashes involving a motorcycle and utility.
Without suggesting any blame for any of these incidents, it seems that a lot of motorcycle crashes involve a ute.
Just do a search for “ute crash” on our website and you will see.
We suggest riders exercise extra caution when riding near utilities and trucks.
Ute drivers often use them as their work vehicle and may be distracted by calls involving their work.
A Queensland ute with a cargo net over its load
Unsecured load in the back of a ute
They can also be loaded up with equipment and tools that could illegally disrupt a clear view of a small motorcycle in traffic.
You should also be aware that in some states, such as Victoria, there is no legal requirement for these drivers to cover their load.
So watch out for hazardous objects that could fall out of them.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com