Cyclist dies following crash - Tuggerah

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 05:18:49 PM

A cyclist has died following a crash on the Central Coast yesterday.

About 6am yesterday (Tuesday 18 March 2025, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Tuggerah, following reports of a crash.

On arrival, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District found a utility and bicycle rider had collided.

The bicycle rider, a man aged 44, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the utility, a man aged 68, was uninjured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced.

About 3.00pm today (Wednesday 19 March 2025), police received notification that the 44-year-old man passed away in hospital.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

As inquiries into the crash continue, anyone who witnessed the crash – or has dash cam footage – is asked to contact Tuggerah Lakes 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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