BY ISABEL EVERETT
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Lake Macquarie.
About 2.35pm on Thursday emergency services were called to
Caves Beach Road, Caves Beach, after reports a motorcycle had left the road and
hit a fence after colliding with a turning vehicle.
The rider who is yet to be formally identified, believed to be an 18-year-old man, was treated by Ambulance
paramedics, however he died at the scene.
The female driver of a Ford Territory wagon involved in the crash was taken
to Belmont Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police Distrct have commenced an investigation
into the circumstances of the crash.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-cam footage or CCTV footage which might assist police with their investigation is asked to call Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
