The rider of a food delivery motor scooter has been seriously injured following a crash in Sydney's inner west.
About 7.05pm yesterday (Saturday 7 September 2024), a vehicle and the scooter were involved in a crash at the intersection of Burwood Road and Gipps Street, Concord. Following the impact, the vehicle – which had the scooter imbedded in the front of the car – then crashed into a power pole.
A police vehicle was at the location when the incident occurred, where further emergency services were summoned to the scene.
NSW Ambulance paramedics conveyed the 38-year-old male rider to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The driver – a 69-year-old man – was uninjured and taken to Concord Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was secured and later examined by specialist police.
Inquires have established that the scooter had allegedly been stolen from Burwood Road, Burwood, a short time earlier.
Officers from Burwood Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Burwood Police Station 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
