Man dies when motorcycle and ute collide north of Glen Innes

Sunday, 08 December 2024 05:04:34 PM

A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in the state’s north west.

Shortly after 2:30pm today (Sunday 8 November 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a utility on the New England Highway at Bolivia, 80km north of Glen Innes.

A male motorcycle rider died at the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services. He is yet to be formally identified.

The driver of the utility was uninjured.

Traffic diversions are currently in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area; drivers are advised to monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.

As investigations commence, police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash – or has any available dashcam or mobile phone footage - to contact Glen Innis Police or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators 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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