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Motorcyclist dies in South West Rocks crash on Sunday, 05 April 2026

5 April 2026 · about 5:00pm · Gregory Street (near Spencers Creek Road), South West Rocks, NSW

Published 5 April 2026 · Updated 7 April 2026

Key facts

When
5 Apr 2026Sunday, about 5:00pm
Where
Gregory Street (near Spencers Creek Road), South West Rocks, NSW
Type
Motorcycle crash with entrapment
Killed
1 personMale rider (age not stated), South West Rocks — died at the scene; not yet formally identified.
Injured
1 personNo other injuries reported.
Investigation
NSW PolicePolice have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in South West Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast on Sunday evening. The rider was found trapped underneath a nearby vehicle and died at the scene despite treatment by paramedics.

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 05 April 2026 (shortly after 5pm)
  • Location: Gregory Street (near Spencers Creek Road), South West Rocks, NSW
  • Motorcycle (rider involved in the crash)
  • Nearby vehicle (the rider became trapped underneath it)
  • Fatalities:
    • Male rider (age not stated), South West Rocks — died at the scene; not yet formally identified.
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Road closures around Gregory Street near Spencers Creek Road caused disruption in South West Rocks as emergency crews and police worked at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the crash site shortly after 5pm and found the rider trapped underneath a vehicle.
  • Paramedics treated the rider for critical injuries; he died at the scene.
  • Police established a crime scene and roads were closed, with the public urged to avoid the area while investigations continued.

Investigation

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.
Source
Crime Stoppers QLD: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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