Man, 45, dead after motorbike hits power pole at Karangi, near Coffs Harbour

A motorcyclist has died on a rural road near Coffs Harbour. Here’s what we know.

A motorcyclist has died after his bike hit a power pole west of Coffs Harbour yesterday afternoon. Picture: Matt Gazy

A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a power pole near Coffs Harbour.

The man, aged 45, was riding along Coramba Rd in Karangi, 20 minutes drive west of Coffs, when his motorbike left the road and crashed just before 2pm on Saturday, March 25.

A motorcyclist has died after hitting a power pole on Coramba Rd in Karangi, near Coffs Harbour, as heavy rain lashed the area. Picture: Matt Gazy

Bystanders administered first aid to the rider before NSW Ambulance paramedics took the unresponsive man to Coffs Harbour Base Hospital in a critical condition.

He was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The road was blocked after the crash. Picture: Matt Gazy

Emergency services closed Coramba Rd and motorists were urged to take alternate routes.

Diversions were put in place on Hartleys Rd to the west and Poperaperan Creek Rd to the east.

Motorists at a roadblock. Picture: Matt Gazy

Officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District established a crime scene and have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage should call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Man, 45, dead after motorbike hits power pole at Karangi, near Coffs Harbour