A motorcyclist has died after a two-vehicle crash in the Tuggerah Lakes area yesterday.
About 5.40pm (Thursday 12 May 2022), emergency services were called to the southbound lanes of the M1 Motorway at Mardi, after reports a motorcyclist riding a BMW K50 had lost control and crashed.
A Pantech truck which was following the motorcycle was unable to avoid the crash and struck the rider, who was killed instantly.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol attended and established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The 29-year-old driver of the truck was taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing.
The motorcycle and truck have been seized for mechanical examination.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the incident – or has dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area at the time – is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes 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 treated in strict confidence.
