ONE person died and a second suffered serious injuries in an accident at Mount Panorama on Sunday afternoon.
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The accident occurred at approximately 12.35pm when a motorcycle and Toyota four- wheel drive collided at Forrest’s Elbow.
Police, paramedics and two helicopters attended the scene.
Early reports indicated the motorcycle, carrying a passenger, was travelling clockwise up Mount Panorama while the 4WD, carrying two people, was travelling anti-clockwise when they collided at Forrest’s Elbow.
“It would appear that one of the vehicles crossed over the line and collided with the other,” Inspector Colin Cracknell said.
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.
Their 14-year-old passenger was airlifted to Westmead Children’s Hospital with numerous fractures and possible internal injuries.
The driver of the 4WD was arrested at the scene to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
He is now assisting police with their investigation.
Crash investigators from Sydney have been called in to determine the cause of the accident, however, at this stage it appears speed was not a factor.
Mount Panorama was closed between the end of Conrod Straight and the entry to McPhillamy Park, where drivers, who were unaware of the accident, were required to turn around.
Inspector Cracknell advised residents and tourists to remember Mount Panorama is subject to the same rules and conditions as any road used throughout NSW, and to adhere to the 60km/h speed limit.
