Motorcyclist critically injured in crash at Inverell

A motorcycle rider has been seriously injured in a crash in the state's north west yesterday.

About 6.35pm (Monday 26 October 2020), emergency services were called to the intersection of Warialda Road and Froude Street, Inverell, after a blue Nissan Navara sedan and black Harley Davidson motorcycle collided.

Police have been told the Nissan driver – a 28-year-old woman – was travelling north on Froude Street and the motorcycle was travelling west on Warialda Road when then collided.

The rider – a 39-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance before being airlifted Gold Coast Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver was breath tested at the scene and returned a negative result.

Officers from New England Police District established a crime scene and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Inquiries continue.

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.

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