Fatal e-bicycle crash at Coffs Harbour

A cyclist has died following a crash near Coffs Harbour this morning.

Shortly after 6.30am (Friday 1 April 2022), emergency services were called to Coramba Road near Red Hill, west of Coffs Harbour, after reports a 69-year-old man was riding an electric bike eastbound, before he was ejected and hit the roadway.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died a short time later.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

As inquires continue, anyone with dashcam footage from Coramba Road is urged to contact police.

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

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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