Traffic is blocked at Abbotsbury after accident between truck and motorcyclist
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after an accident on Cowpasture Rd near the Horsley Drive at Abbotsbury this afternoon.
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after an accident on Cowpasture Rd at Abbotsbury this afternoon.
A crime scene has been established and police are warning motorists to avoid the area.
The collision between a cement truck and motorbike occurred about 1.30pm, just near the intersection of The Horsley Drive.
Two of three northbound lanes have been closed, and all southbound lanes shut.
The bike rider died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
Police said the cement truck driver was taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.
Police appealed for anyone with any information to come forward, either by ringing Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or using the website nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
The Crash Investigation Unit remains on the scene this afternoon, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.
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