Motorcyclist dies in crash near Wellington

A man riding a motorcycle has died in a crash on a rural road near Wellington at the weekend.

Police believe the 30-year-old hit a kangaroo, causing him to fall off his bike.

The crash happened on Saturday night and led to the closure of the Goolma Road for more than four hours.

Orana Mid-Western Police District on Sunday continued investigations.

Shortly before 9pm on Saturday emergency services were called to Goolma Road, Spicers Creek, about 36km north-east of Wellington, following reports of a motorcycle crash.

Dubbo-based Inspector Keith Ridley said a motorist driving ahead on the same road became aware of an incident behind them, returned and found the accident scene.

The motorist assisted with CPR until paramedics arrived, he said.

The motorcyclist died at the scene.

“This is a tragic incident where someone was struck by wildlife on the road,” Inspector Ridley said.

Police as always asked all road users to be aware of their surroundings and drive to the conditions, he said.

Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to contact Dubbo police.

The Goolma Road was closed in both directions and traffic diversions were in place until 1.30am Sunday.

EARLIER:

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in the state’s central west at the weekend.

Just before 9pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to Goolma Road, Spicers Creek, about 36km north-east of Wellington, following reports of a motorcycle crash.

Police believe the motorcyclist hit a kangaroo, causing him to fall off his bike.

The man died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

Officers from Orana Mid Western Police District established a crime scene and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

The death adds to the state's road toll, which for this year up to and including Thursday February 28 stood at 67 lives lost.

Of those, 10 were motorcyclists - either riders or passengers.

The crash near Wellington comes after two motorcyclists died in a crash near Young on Friday afternoon.