Motorcyclist dies in crash in Western Region

A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Bylong in the state’s Western Region today.

About 12.10pm (Monday 16 September 2019), a 65-year-old man was riding a motorcycle north on Bylong Valley Way when he collided with another motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction.

The 65-year-old man died at the scene; the 54-year-old male rider of the other motorbike suffered internal injuries and was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers from Orana Mid Western Police District attended the scene and commenced an investigation.

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

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