Police are investigating a fatal crash in Gundagai on Tuesday afternoon.
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The crash is the second fatal crash on regional roads in the same day, prompting senior police from the Traffic and Highway Patrol to remind road users of their responsibility on NSW roads.
About 2.30pm, emergency services were called to the Hume Highway near Sheehan Bridge, South Gundagai, following reports of a crash.
Initial investigations suggest a white Toyota Corolla and a motorcycle travelling north collided.
The male rider of the motorcycle, died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the Toyota, a 20-year-old woman, was not injured during the crash. She was taken to Gundagai Hospital for mandatory blood and urine analysis.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.
The Hume Highway remained closed on Tuesday afternoon northbound as investigations take place. For updated traffic information visit www.livetraffic.com.au
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Regional Commander, Superintendent Bob Ryan said that the loss of life on NSW roads is concerning.
“Today, we lost the lives two more people on country roads. The loss of these two lives comes only days after announcing that eight people died on NSW roads in 48 hours.
“I want the community to understand that every life lost on the road is more than a figure, it means that a family have lost a loved one.
“Police are out in force, committed to reducing the road toll, however, we can’t be everywhere all the time.
“We need drivers to take personal responsibility for their actions and arrive home safely,” Supt Ryan said.
Light vehicles travelling north are being diverted at Cross Street, and can use Mount Street, Middleton Drive and Sheridan Street to return to the Hume Highway.
However, this diversion is not suitable for heavy vehicles, which are being diverted via Wagga and Cootamundra using the Sturt Highway, the Olympic Highway and Muttama Road.
The diversion for heavy vehicles adds about an hour and a half to the journey.
Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time.
Southbound lanes of the Hume Highway remain open.
Emergency services and traffic crews are at the accident site.