Motorcyclist critical after M5 crash at Liverpool

A man is in a critical condition after crashing his motorcycle and then being hit by several vehicles on the M5 at Liverpool overnight.

Emergency services were called to the M5, 200m west of the Moorebank Avenue off-ramp, about 10.30pm (Thursday 14 July 2022), after a motorcyclist hit a rock in the middle of the lane and was thrown to the roadway.

The rider was then hit by several vehicles also travelling west.

A number of motorists stopped and rendered assistance until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.

The 18-year-old man was taken to Liverpool Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Officers from Liverpool Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene as investigations surrounding the crash continue.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has relevant dashcam vision, to contact 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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