A man has died following a single motorcycle crash in the Northern Tablelands.
About 3:20pm yesterday (Wednesday 11 September 2024), emergency services were called to the Gwydir Highway, approximately 20kms east of Glen Innes, following reports of a motorcycle crash.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and were told a 58-year-old motorcyclist had been attempting to overtake another rider, when he lost control and went down an embankment.
Members of the public administered CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived; however, the man died at the scene.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Corner.
The man, a serving Queensland Police officer, participating in the 2024 Wall to Wall ride.
Officers from New England Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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.
