Fennell Bay: Motorcyclist dead after crash with alleged stolen ute on Main Rd intersection

A motorcyclist has been killed after a crash with a ute in Fennell Bay, with police alleging the ute was stolen before it crashed into the motorcycle followed by the fence of a nearby home.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a ute in Fennell Bay.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with an alleged stolen ute in Fennell Bay.

Main Rd has recently been reopened with police carrying out a critical incident investigation.

Lake Macquarie police were patrolling Main Rd at Toronto about 10pm on Thursday when they saw a ute which had been reported stolen from Wangi that afternoon.

The driver of the ute was directed to stop, however allegedly ignored the police. Officers did not initiate a pursuit, however followed the vehicle to Fennell Bay.

A short time later, police received reports of a crash at the intersection with Main Rd involving the same vehicle which allegedly hit a motorcyclist.

The crash happened just after 10pm on Thursday. Picture: Bill Hearne

Police allege the ute continued on to the footpath and through the front fence of a home before stopping when it became jammed between the fence and house.

The driver allegedly left the scene after stealing a second vehicle.

Police and emergency services arrived however the male motorcyclist was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

The alleged driver of the ute was arrested a short time later and was taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.

The alleged driver of the ute has been arrested.

The intersection of Bay Rd and Main Rd was partially closed overnight with a crime scene established and a critical incident team from Hunter Valley Police District investigating.

The investigation will be subject to an independent review.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.