20 January 2026

Man dead in Warilla crash

| By Zoe Cartwright
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A man in his 20s has died after a crash in Warilla. Photo: Michelle Kroll.

A motorbike rider has died following a crash in Warilla.

A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Bradman Avenue about 7:45 pm on Monday 19 January 2026, following reports of a motorbike crash.

“Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District attended and found a motorbike had crashed into the back of a parked and unoccupied Volkswagen panel van,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

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“The rider of the motorbike – a man aged 20 – died at the scene.

“A crime scene was established as police commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

“A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.”

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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