Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed on the Olympic Highway near Cowra on Saturday evening.
A group of six motorcyclists were riding south on the Olympic Highway at Koorawatha, 30 kilometres from Cowra, at about 5.50pm when one rider came off his motorbike.
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The 39-year-old man slid about 50 metres along the roadway before being hit by a northbound SUV.
Emergency services attended but he died at the scene.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the incident.
The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was taken for mandatory testing.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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Andrew Mangelsdorf
Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au
