Rider Dies After Crash Near Cowra

A motorcycle rider has died after a crash in the state’s western region today.

About 2.45pm (Sunday 2 August 2026), emergency services were called to Kentucky Road, near Pennsylvania Road, Neville, about 60km east of Cowra, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Chifley Police District attended and found that a motorcycle and utility had collided.

The rider – a 40-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.

The driver of the utility – a 20-year-old man – was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the cause of 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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