Two teenage boys on a motorcycle have been seriously injured after a crash in the Hunter region.
Shortly after 2am today (Sunday 1 June 2025), officers from Lake Macquarie Police District on routine patrol drove across a crash between a motorcycle and Mazda 3 hatchback at the intersection of Main Road and Lowry Street, Cardiff.
Police immediately stopped and rendered first aid to the occupants of the motorcycle until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The rider and pillion passenger – both aged 16 – were taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Both boys were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
The driver of the car – a 52-year-old man – escaped injury and was taken to the same hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established which is currently being examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Inquiries have established that the motorcycle was reported stolen from Edgeworth on 11 May 2025
The motorcycle had not been involved in a pursuit prior to the crash.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who may have information about the crash – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Belmont Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
