Forbes: Man dead after motorcycle collides with ute on Landrace Rd

A man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and ute in the state’s central west. Here’s what we know.

Police have launched an investigation into the crash in Forbes. Picture: Gaye Gerard

A man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and ute in the state’s central west.

Officers from the Central West Police District were called Landrace Rd, Forbes at 7.25am on Monday, after receiving reports of a two vehicle crash.

Police arrived on the scene, discovering a motorcycle and a utility vehicle had collided.

The motorcyclist – a 32-year-old man – died at the scene.

The driver of the utility vehicle – a 45-year-old man – wasn’t injured and was taken to Lachlan Health Service for mandatory testing.

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.