A motorcycle rider has died after a crash in the states north.
Shortly before 7am today (Tuesday 22 September 2026), emergency services responded to reports that a motorcycle rider had been located deceased along Tuncurry Tip Road, Darawank, about 20km south of Taree.
Officers from Manning Great Lakes Police District secured a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Inquiries have established that the rider - a 37-year-old man - struck a kangaroo which appears to have been killed on impact with the motorcycle.
As investigations commence police are urging anyone with information about the incident - or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage - to contact Taree Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
