The accident, which happened about 20 kilometres south of Cooma, is understood to be the first NSW road fatality for the Easter long weekend. Image: LiveTraffic NSW.
A motorcyclist has died in a horror Good Friday crash on the Monaro Highway, leading to an ongoing road closure.
A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the highway at Rock Flat (about 20 kilometres south of Cooma) on Friday afternoon (3 April).
A motorcycle rider (believed to be a man in his 40s) died before emergency services arrived on the scene.
“Officers from the Monaro Police District have been informed the rider was travelling with several other motorcycles when it crashed onto the roadway,” police said.
“No other vehicles or objects are believed to be involved.”
Officers have also established a crime scene that is being examined by specialist police.
The highway has been closed in both directions.
Just after 6 pm, a police spokesperson told Region the road was expected to be closed until at least 7:30 pm today.
A LiveTraffic NSW alert states the highway remains closed near The Peak Road and advises motorists to expect delays.
Police will prepare a report about the man’s death for the information of the coroner.
His death is believed to be the first NSW road fatality recorded over the Easter long weekend, police say.
Police have urged motorists to slow down and drive safely over Easter.
Officers will have a high-visibility presence across NSW and the ACT over the Easter weekend, and double demerits will be in force.
People can access up-to-date information through LiveTraffic NSW.
As inquiries into the fatality continue, police are urging anyone with information (or with any relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage) to contact Cooma Police Station by calling (02) 6452 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
