Two motorcyclists have died in separate accidents in NSW in the past day including one riding on the wrong side of the road and without lights.

NSW Police say that about 2.30am today (Thursday 16 April 2020) an officer from Tuggerah Lakes Police District saw the bike on the wrong side of the Motorway Link.

“The officer directed the rider to stop. However, he continued on to Blue Haven Way, followed by the officer, where there has been a collision involving the two vehicles,” police say.

The rider, who has not been formally identified, died at the scene and the officer has been taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing.

The Crash Investigation Unit has been called to the scene and a critical incident team from Brisbane Water PD will investigate.

Their investigation will be subject to an independent review and information provided to the Coroner.

Second NSW crash

Another motorcyclist has died in a crash at Port Macquarie about 8am yesterday (15 April 2020).

Police say a motorcycle and truck collided at the intersection of Pacific Drive and Bangalay Road, Port Macquarie.

The male motorcyclist died at the scene.

The male truck driver was uninjured and taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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 riders’ families and friends.

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We sincerely hope the rider who died this morning wasn’t getting his riding fix after frustration with the current travel restrictions.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Two male riders have died on New Year’s Eve in NSW in a tragic end to 2019, bringing the total number of motorcycle deaths for the year to 67.

That is seven above the three-year average and was the third rider death in NSW in 24 hours.

Dubbo death

Just before 9pm last night (31 December 2019), emergency services were called to the Mitchell Highway in Maryvale, just north of Wellington near Dubbo, following reports of a crash between a motorcycle and utility vehicle.

The rider, believed to be a man aged in his 20s, died at the scene.

Police say the male driver of the utility, and a female passenger, were airlifted to Orange Base Hospital with multiple injuries.

The utility caught fire and was extinguished by NSW Rural Fire Service.

Orana Mid-Western Police District officers have established a crime scene and the Crash Investigation Unit are investigating.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Coffs Harbour crash

At 9pm, emergency services received reports that a male rider was found on the road near his motorcycle at Coramba Road, Coffs Harbour.

Passers-by tried to revive him until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived. Despite their efforts, the man died at the scene.

The man is yet to be formally identified.

Coffs Clarence Police District officers will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Anyone who may have been driving along Coramba Road around the time of the incident, and witnessed or captured dashcam footage of the motorbike, is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police Station on (02) 6691 0799.

Park fatal

These deaths follows another fatal the night before when a 22-year-old male rider died in Sydney’s Royal National Park while on a group ride.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents 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 condolences to the riders’ family and friends.

We also sincerely wish you all a safe and hazy New Year.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com