New South Wales Police Investigation into Fatal Motorcycle Incident
New South Wales Police are investigating their handling of a road crash scene after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving two motorcycles. A critical incident review has been initiated.
Police in New South Wales will probe their own handling of a road crash scene after a motorcyclist was killed in the state's central west on Saturday.
According to the NSW Police Force, officers were called to the Mitchell Hwy about 8.25am after a single-vehicle heavy vehicle crash near Larras Lee.
More than two hours later, the officers were waiting for the vehicle to be towed when a male motorcyclist fell "nearby" and was struck by a second motorcyclist about 10.50am.
The first motorcyclist, believed to be in his 40s, died at the scene despite efforts from officers, while the second, a 69-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
"A critical incident investigation has commenced following a fatal two-vehicle crash near Orange today," a police spokesman said.
"A crime scene has been established with specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit attending to examine the scene.
"The investigation is also subject to an independent review."
According to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, a police oversight body, a critical incident is an incident involving a NSW police officer that results in the death or serious injury of a person.
The Mitchell Fwy between Cundimbul and Larras Lee remains closed in both directions.
