August 24, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal collision occurred on Saturday night, August 23, 2025, at the intersection of Pembroke Road and Durham Street in Minto, Sydney’s southwest. At approximately 8:50 pm, a trail bike and an SUV collided at the busy crossroads. The 20-year-old male trail bike rider suffered critical injuries and died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency responders. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old man, was uninjured but taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

“The 20-year-old male rider was treated at the scene but couldn’t be saved.” — 7NEWS report

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 (approximately 8:50 pm)
  • Location: Intersection of Pembroke Road and Durham Street, Minto, Sydney’s southwest, New South Wales

Vehicles Involved

  • Trail bike (motorised off-road bike), ridden by a 20-year-old man
  • SUV, driven by a 25-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 20-year-old male trail bike rider, died at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No serious injuries reported beyond the fatality.
  • No Injuries:
    • 25-year-old male SUV driver, uninjured but transported for mandatory testing.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics treated the rider at the scene but were unable to save his life.
  • The SUV driver was taken to hospital for mandatory testing as per NSW crash protocols.
  • Pembroke Road was closed in both directions while emergency services managed the scene and investigations commenced.

“A report will be prepared for the coroner.” — NSW Police

Police Investigation
NSW Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the trail bike and SUV.
  • Potential contributing factors such as road conditions and vehicle movements at the intersection.
  • CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around Pembroke Road and Durham Street at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The death of the 20-year-old rider has caused shock in the Minto community. The busy intersection was closed during peak evening hours, causing significant traffic disruption. Locals have expressed concern about safety on the heavily used suburban crossroads.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppers.com.au](https://www.crimestoppers.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police directly via Policelink or a local police station.