Police have charged a woman after a fatal crash on Mt Ousley on Friday (19 July). Photo: File.
Wollongong police have charged a driver following the death of a motorcyclist on Mount Ousley on Friday (19 July).
A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services responded to a crash between a car and a motorbike on the M1 Motorway at about 4:10 pm on Friday.
When officers attached to Wollongong Police District arrived on the scene, near New Mount Pleasant Road, Mount Pleasant, on Mount Ousley, they found a Toyota SUV and a motorcycle had collided.
“The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man, died before the arrival of emergency services,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.
“The driver, a 24-year-old woman, was uninjured and taken to Wollongong Hospital for mandatory testing.
“Officers established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the incident with assistance from specialist police.
“Following inquiries, police charged the 24-year-old with negligent driving occasioning death.”
The woman was refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court today (20 July).
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via their website. Information is treated in strict confidence.
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