M1 Mardi: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into truck on motorway
A motorcyclist has tragically died after losing control on the M1 on Thursday at Mardi, with police appealing for any dashcam footage.
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A motorcyclist was killed instantly after he fell off his bike and was hit by a truck on the M1 at Mardi on Thursday afternoon.
About 5.40pm, emergency services were called to the southbound lanes of the M1 Motorway with reports a motorcyclist riding a BMW K50 had lost control and crashed.
Police say a Pantech truck which was following the motorcycle was unable to avoid the crash and struck the rider, who was killed instantly.
The 29-year-old driver of the truck was taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol established a crime scene and have started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The motorcycle and truck have been seized for mechanical examination.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage of the incident to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
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