A motorcycle rider has died in a single vehicle crash in the states south.
About 1.20pm today (Friday 3 April 2026), emergency services responded to reports that a motorcycle had crashed along the Monaro Highway at Rock Flat approximately 20km south of Cooma.
The rider – a man believed to be aged in his 40's – died prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Officers from the Monao Police District have been informed the rider was travelling with several other motorcycles when it crashed onto the roadway. No other vehicles or objects are believed to be involved.
A crime scene has been established which will be examined by specialist police.
Police will prepare a report for the information of the coroner.
As inquiries continue police are urging anyone with information about the matter – or has any relevant dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Cooma Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Monaro Highway is closed in both directions and motorist are asked to avoid the area as the scene is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time.
For further details about road closures please refer to https://www.livetraffic.com/
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.
