A man has died in a horrific motorcycle crash moments after police terminated a pursuit in the Newcastle C.B.D early today.
Officers were patrolling the city when they attempted to stop a motorbike on Hunter Street near Steele Street just before 3.00am on Wednesday.
However, the rider took off and the officers initiated a pursuit which they terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
Police say the motorcycle continued along Hunter Street before being found crashed on Scott Street, after hitting a pole.
Officers rendered first aid; however the male rider died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
A critical incident team from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will investigate all circumstances leading up to the incident, with their findings being subject to an independent review.
Scott Street has now re-opened but Light rail services are operating on a restricted service from Newcastle Interchange stopping at Queens Wharf.
Anyone with information which can assist investigators is being urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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| The Crash Scene In Scott Street Newcastle Photo: theherald.com.au |
