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Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Pacific Highway – Rainbow Flat, NSW – 22 December 2025

22 December 2025 · about 2:20pm · Pacific Highway, Rainbow Flat, NSW (approximately 15 minutes south of Taree)

Published 23 December 2025 · Updated 5 January 2026

Key facts

When
22 Dec 2025Monday, about 2:20pm
Where
Pacific Highway, Rainbow Flat, NSW (approximately 15 minutes south of Taree)
Type
Single-vehicle motorcycle crash
Killed
1 person71-year-old man — motorcycle rider; died at the scene.
Investigation
CoronerPolice are investigating the circumstances that led to the rider losing control of the motorcycle.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 71-year-old motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat, south of Taree. Police say the rider lost control of the motorcycle and was thrown from the bike in the incident. Emergency services attended, but the man died at the crash site. Investigations are ongoing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

  • Crash Date: Monday, 22 December 2025 (around 2:20pm)
  • Location: Pacific Highway, Rainbow Flat, NSW (approximately 15 minutes south of Taree)
  • Fatalities:
    • 71-year-old man — motorcycle rider; died at the scene.

The fatal crash has affected the Rainbow Flat and Taree communities and caused disruption along the Pacific Highway on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and NSW Ambulance attended the Pacific Highway following reports of the crash.
  • The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • A crash scene was established for investigation.

Investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the rider losing control of the motorcycle.

  • A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Appeal for Information

Police are continuing investigations and urge anyone with information to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
Source
Crime Stoppers NSW: 1800 333 000

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