Man Dies After Crashing Motorcycle in Lake Macquarie

 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.

18-year-old Suffers Stab Wound at Salamander Bay Fish Farm

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A man was flown to John Hunter Hospital on Tuesday morning, after he suffered a stab wound while opening a bag of fish food at a fish farm in Salamander Bay. 

Just after 11am, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Ambulance crews to a local fish farm to reports an 18-year-old man was suffering from a single stab wound to this thigh.

Paramedics arrived on scene and commenced treatment prior to the arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team. 

The man was stabilised on scene prior to being flown to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.