Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Lurnea

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Sydney’s south west overnight.

About 9.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 9 March 2022), emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Hoxton Park Road, Lurnea.

Police have been told a Yamaha motorcycle – riden by an 18-year-old man – has crashed heavily with a light pole.

The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Liverpool Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command established a crime scene as inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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.

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