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Incident Overview
A man has died after his motorcycle collided with a car on the M7 motorway in Sydney. The crash occurred on Friday afternoon, November 8, 2024, near the Horsley Drive overpass.
Location and Time
The crash happened around 2:30 pm on the M7 motorway near the Horsley Drive overpass in Sydney.
Vehicles Involved
The crash involved two vehicles: a motorcycle and a car. The makes and models of the vehicles were not specified in the report.
Crash Description
A motorcycle and a car collided on the M7 motorway. The circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation.
Injuries/Fatalities
The male motorcyclist died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. The driver of the car was not injured.
Emergency Response
Paramedics attended the scene and treated the motorcyclist, but he could not be saved.
Investigation
NSW Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. A crime scene was established, and the northbound lanes of the motorway were temporarily closed.
Witnesses/Appeals
The report does not mention any specific appeals for witnesses, but it is likely that investigators are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash.
Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption to traffic on the M7 motorway, with northbound lanes closed for some time. Even after reopening, northbound traffic remained affected.
Contributing Factors
The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation.