Pedestrian dies following crash - Fern Bay

Friday, 26 July 2024 07:29:53 PM

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a motorcycle near Newcastle today.

About 4.50pm (Friday 26 July 2024), emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road at Fern Bay, following reports of a motorcycle and pedestrian crash.

The pedestrian – a man aged in his 50’s – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified.

The rider – a 21-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call local 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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