A motorbike rider has died following a crash this afternoon at Balmoral, about 4km south of Toronto, in Lake Macquarie.
About 12.55pm (Wednesday 10 December 2025), emergency services were called to Clydebank Road following reports of a crash.
At the scene, officers were told that a motorbike and utility collided at the intersection of Kooringal Close.
NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered assistance to the rider; however, he was unable to be revived.
While yet to be formally identified, the rider is believed to be aged in his 20s.
The driver of the utility – a 55-year-old man – was not injured. He was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established, and inquiries are underway by Lake Macquarie Police District assisted by the Crash Investigation Unit.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged 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.
