Three motorcyclists have lost their lives on NSW roads in three separate crashes during the last 24 hours, NSW Police say
So far this year, 24 motorcyclists (23 riders and one pillion passenger) have lost their lives in NSW.
This compares with 20 motorcyclists who died in the corresponding period last year (18 riders and two pillion passengers).
Overall, there have been 21 fewer lives lost on NSW roads compared with 2016 but motorcyclist deaths are up by 20%.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Command’s Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, himself a motorcyclist, said the involvement of motorcyclists in fatal crashes has increased this year
"This is against the overall trend of road deaths.
"The events of the last 24 hours are particularly disturbing when you consider three motorcyclists lost their lives on NSW roads during the entire month of March 2016.
"While the inquiries into each of these crashes are only in their infancy, I would like to encourage people to be more aware of vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists.
"When you ride, it gives you a different perspective on the behaviour of road users."
Details of each of the crashes are:
Mount Lindsay: A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Mount Lindesay yesterday. Emergency services were called to Mount Lindesay Road, Lindesay, about 2pm today, after reports a motorcycle had left the road, and gone into bushland. The 25-year-old male rider, died at the scene. Officers from Richmond Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene. Police will prepare a report for the information of the coroner.
Gwandalyn: About 4pm today two men, aged 49 and 30, were riding motorcycles in bushland approximately one kilometre south of the intersection of Summerland Road and Kanangra Drive at Gwandalyn. Both males were north of Kanangra Drive, when the motorcyclists collided. The 49-year-old man died at the scene. The 30-year-old man was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Tenterfield: Emergency services were called to The Bruxner Highway about 11am today, following reports that a motorcycle had left the road, and gone down an embankment. The male rider died at the scene. Officers from New England Local Area Command are making inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
