Rider dies following two vehicle crash - Coonamble

Sunday, 15 June 2025 01:36:18 AM

A rider has died in hospital after colliding with a SUV in the state’s west yesterday.

About 5.50pm (Saturday 14 June 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of Hickey and Limerick Street, Coonamble, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District arrived to find a trail bike had collided with a Toyota SUV.

The rider – a 20-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious head and arm injuries before being taken to Coonamble Hospital in a serious condition.

Police have since been told the rider died in hospital.

The driver – a 25-year-old woman – was uninjured and taken to the same hospital for mandatory testing.

Both vehicles have been seized for forensic examination, a crime scene was established, and police have commenced an investigation into the incident.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact Orana Mid-Western Police or 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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