Motorcyclist dead after crashing into fence on Nepean Hwy, Parkdale
A motorcycle which crashed into a Parkdale fence and left a man dead, was stolen, it can be revealed.
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A motorcyclist has died after the stolen bike he was on crashed into the front fence of a home in Parkdale this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Nepean Hwy about 3.20am following reports of a crash near the Warrigal Rd intersection.
A man, who was on the motorbike and is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
Detectives have determined the yellow Hyosung motorbike was stolen and a second male was on board at the time of the crash.
It’s believed he fled on foot towards Warrigal Rd before police arrived.
It is not yet known whether the deceased man was the pillion passenger or rider of the motorcycle.
Detectives have spoken with a 15-year-old boy in relation to the incident.
He is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police have released CCTV footage of the motorbike travelling on the Nepean Hwy in the lead up to the crash in the hope someone may recognise it.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage or other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.