A critical incident investigation has been declared after a rider died following a police pursuit in the state's south today.
About 3.35pm today (Sunday 6 October 2024), police were patrolling the Jamberoo area when they attempted to stop a motorcycle rider for a random breath test.
Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District directed the rider to stop; however, when he allegedly failed to do so a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit was then terminated a short later due to safety concerns.
A short time after the pursuit was terminated police located the crashed motorcycle on Jamberoo Road.
Police immediately commenced first aid on the rider before NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived; however, he died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
A critical incident team from Wollongong Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation is also subject to an independent review.
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.
