Teen dies in motorcycle crash - Cardiff

A teenager has died following a crash on the state's Central Coast yesterday.

About 4.15pm (Monday 5 July 2021), an unregistered trail bike – being ridden by a 19-year-old man - was travelling south along Torrens Avenue in Cardiff.

The rider lost control of the bike after clipping a ute at the intersection of Delasala Drive and crashed into a power pole.

The 19-year-old rider suffered fatal injuries.

The 28-year-old driver of the ute stopped and spoke with police.

Investigations are now underway, and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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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