Three motorcycle deaths in two days in NSW Hume Police District | Canberra time

In 2020, there were a total of 188 motorcycle deaths nationwide.

A 47-year-old woman died on Sunday after her motorbike and an SUV collided in Mittagong in the southern highlands.

Just before 1.30pm on Sunday, emergency services were called to Old South Road after a southbound Kawasaki motorcycle and a northbound Subaru Outback collided in the northbound lane. The driver of the motorcycle died instantly.

The 68-year-old man driving the car was not injured, he was taken to Bowral District Hospital for mandatory tests.

Meanwhile, two men died in separate motorcycle crashes in the southern tablelands of New South Wales on Saturday.

At around 4.25pm ​​on Saturday, emergency services were called to Junction Point Road, Tuena, following reports that a motorbike had crashed into the guardrail.

The runner, a 57-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.

In a separate incident, emergency services were called to Brayton Road, Marulan at around 6.25pm ​​after reports that a motorbike had hit a tree.

Upon arrival, a 62-year-old man was located near the motorcycle and could not be revived.

Officers from the Hume Police District established crime scenes at both crash sites, which were examined by specialist forensic police.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accidents are ongoing.

Reports will be prepared for the coroner’s information.

ACT Policing advises the following to motorcyclists and drivers.

• Maintain your bike and tires
• Only wear a helmet that meets Australian standards
• Wear appropriate protective clothing
• Obey the speed limit
• Reduce speed depending on conditions, such as fog or oily roads
• Obey all rules of the road
• Ride to be seen, not in blind spots
• Give cars plenty of room – keep a three-second gap and increase the gap when road surface and conditions limit braking effectiveness
• Use headlights when visibility is poor
• Brief passenger on safe driving. Riders are responsible for the safety of their passengers
• Look for motorists not looking, especially at intersections
• Change lanes carefully – look (head control) and indicate. Look over your shoulder and in your mirrors.

• Always scan traffic for motorcyclists, especially when changing lanes at intersections.
• Use your headlights when visibility is poor so motorcyclists can see you.
• Check your blind spot for motorcyclists – look in the mirrors and over your shoulder.
• Be aware that motorcycles can accelerate faster than cars.
• Motorcyclists are allowed an entire lane, so pass them as you would any other vehicle.
• Be aware that motorcyclists may maneuver into their lane to avoid loose surfaces, potholes, or oil and coolant spilled by other vehicles.
• Give motorcyclists plenty of space – in good riding conditions; keep a gap of three seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you.

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