A man has died following a crash at Windale in Lake Macquarie this morning.
About 9.35am (Wednesday 17 December 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of South Street and Merrigum Street following reports of a crash.
At the scene, officers were told a motorbike collided with a four-wheel-drive, causing the rider to fall from the bike.
The rider – a 33-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died on the way to hospital.
The driver of the 4WD – a 53-year-old man – was not injured. He was taken to Belmont Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information 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.
