Rider dies after crash - West Wollongong

Sunday, 10 November 2024 02:50:14 PM

A motorcycle rider has died after a multi-vehicle crash on the state’s South Coast.

About 11am today (Sunday 10 November 2024), emergency services were called to the northbound side of the Princes Highway, West Wollongong, following reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and two cars.

The rider was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

The man is yet to be formally identified.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Officers attached to Wollongong Police District have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The driver of a car – a 24-year-old woman – was not injured, and has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Her passengers – a 52-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man – were not injured.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with the driver of a Silver Ford ute, who may be able to assist with inquiries.

The ute was last seen travelling north on the Princes Highway, West Wollongong, about 11am today.

Anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage is urged to call Wollongong police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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 information via NSW Police social media pages.

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