Trail bike rider dies at Figtree after colliding with tree
A young trail bike rider died at Figtree overnight, after he collided with tree.
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A trail bike rider has died after a collision at Figtree overnight.
About 6.20pm on Tuesday evening, emergency services were called after reports a young man had not returned home after going for a trail bike ride in the bush.
After a search, the 24-year-old man was located in bushland one kilometre west of O’Briens Road, Figtree.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended however the rider died at the scene.
It is believed he was alone when he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a tree.
Officers from Wollongong Police District Area established a crime scene and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.