A man has died after the motorbike he was riding was involved in a collision with a truck on the Newell Highway between Forbes and West Wyalong today.
Emergency services were called to the highway at Wirrinya early this afternoon following reports that a prime mover had collided with a motorbike. Paramedics attended the scene and treated the rider, but despite their efforts, the man died at the scene.
The rider is believed to have been in his 60s and was reportedly moving sheep in the area at the time of the crash. Police have not yet formally identified him, and further details about his identity are expected to be released once next of kin notifications have been completed.
The driver of the truck, a man in his 20s, was not physically injured in the collision. He was taken to West Wyalong Hospital for mandatory testing as police began examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Newell Highway was closed following the collision, with diversions put in place while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. Motorists travelling between Forbes and West Wyalong were affected by the closure and were advised to follow local traffic directions.
Police investigations into the circumstances of the crash are continuing. Officers are expected to examine the vehicles involved, speak with witnesses and establish the sequence of events leading up to the collision.
The death has brought another serious road incident to the Newell Highway, with authorities continuing to manage traffic disruptions while investigations remain underway. Further information, including the identity of the deceased rider, may be released as the investigation progresses.
