Man in 20s dies in horrific fatal crash after police pursuit in NSW Lake Macquarie region
A motorbike rider has died in a horrific crash along a major NSW highway, following a police pursuit due to the vehicle not having any number plates.
A man has died in a horrific crash along a major NSW highway after being pursued by police for not having number plates on his motorbike.
Officers attempted to stop a motorbike on King St in Hamilton – in the NSW Lake Macquarie region – about 7.30pm on Saturday as it did not have number plates, NSW Police said in a statement.
A pursuit began when the rider did not stop as directed.
The chase continued south on the Pacific Hwy at Charlestown before the rider – a man believed to be aged in his 20s – came off his bike.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.
Police have established a crime scene and a critical incident team from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The investigation will be subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission,” a NSW Police spokesman said.
“A report will be prepared for the Coroner.”
The man is yet to be formally identified.
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