A man has died following a two-vehicle crash on the state's Mid North Coast.
About 2:15pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025, emergency services were called to Giinagay Way, Valla Beach, following reports a car and motorcycle had collided.
The rider - a 71-year-old man - was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and airlifted to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver - an 81-year-old woman - was not injured, and was taken to Macksville Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol, with assistance from Mid North Coast Police District, established a crime scene which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Yesterday (Thursday 3 July 2025) the 71-year-old man died from his injuries.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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.
