Pedestrian Hit By Motorcycle In Muswellbrook

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Two people are recovering in hospital after a motorcycle struck a pedestrian in Muswellbrook. 

Emergency Services were called to Maitland Street at about 4:45pm yesterday (Monday the 23rd of October, 2023), following reports of a motorcycle incident. 

The 50-year-old female pedestrian was treated at the scene by NSW ambulance paramedics for head, abdomen, and hip injuries, before being airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition. 

The motorcycle rider was also treated at the scene, before being taken to the John Hunter via ambulance.

 

Teenage Motorcycle Rider Caught Travelling 100km Over The Speed Limit In Muswellbrook

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A young man from Muswellbrook has been caught travelling more than 100km over the speed limit at the weekend.

A number of community members reported seeing two sports-style motorcycle riders driving recklessly in the Muswellbrook area last Friday night (the 8th of September, 2023). 

Officers soon located one of the young males on Maitland Road, and while they interacted with him, were approached by the second rider on a modified 2007 Yamaha R6.

It's estimated the driver passed police, travelling at around 160km/h in a 50 zone.

Due to the high speed and wet weather conditions, police did not initiate a pursuit.

Just after 1:00am on Saturday morning, officers located the 18-year-old rider off the New England Highway at Muswellbrook, and it was revealed he held a learners license.

He was arrested and his license was suspended and confiscated.

He's due to face local court on the 19th of September, 2023.

 

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Teen Charged After Crashing Motorcycle into Charlestown Shop

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A teenage boy has been arrested after allegedly riding an unregistered motorbike on the footpath at Gateshead before crashing into a shop at Charlestown. 

Police were called to the Pacific Highway at Gateshead at about 8:50am on Thursday the 24th of May,  following reports a motorcyclist was riding on the footpath.

At about 10.15am, officers spotted the rider allegedly driving dangerously near pedestrians on the footpath along the Pacific Highway at Charlestown.

Police arrested the 14-year-old rider after he crashed into the counter of a nearby sporting goods store. 

He's been charged with six offences including reckless driving and use of an unregistered motor vehicle. 

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a Children's Court on Monday the 10th of July. 

Stolen Motorbike Rider to be Charged After Police Pursuit

 BY OLIVIA DILLON

A man's expected to be charged today, after leading Hunter police on a pursuit overnight.

Police allege they spotted a stolen motorbike on South Street at Windale at about 6:45pm, and followed it to the Homemaker Centre at Bennetts Green where they initiated a pursuit.

After it was deemed too unsafe to continue the chase along the Pacific Highway, Pol-Air was called in to follow the bike.

The rider attempted to turn at the intersection of Kirkdale Drive and Charlestown Road, but lost control and crashed.

He fled the scene but was apprehended and arrested a short time later after a foot pursuit.

He did not have any serious injuries but was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he remained overnight.

He'll be released and charged today. 

Police Search for Birubi Beach Motorcycle Hoons

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Police are searching for two motorcyclists reportedly menacing beach goers at Anna Bay's Birubi Beach in recent weeks. 

Locals have reported seeing an unregistered green motorcycle hooning on the sand, riding in between beach goers, with reports of a number of near misses between the rider and people.

Around 5pm on Saturday, the rider was confronted by police in the car park at Robinson's Reserve.

The rider tried to out run police, when the bike became bogged in grassland.

When police ran toward the rider, the rider dropped the bike and ran off onto the beach. At the time the rider was wearing a helmet and their identity has not been confirmed, with investigations continuing. Police are also searching for the rider of a red and white motorcycle seen engaging in similar behaviour on the same beach. "We are appealing for information to help us identify the rider of the motorcycle depicted, and that of red and white motorcycle that has also been seen," Port Stephens Police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police Station on 49837599.

Motorbike Rider Dislocates Police Officers Shoulder at East Maitland

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A man is due to face court on a number of charges after a police officer was injured during an arrest at East Maitland on Thursday. 

About 5pm on February 18, an officer saw an unregistered road bike being ridden on the New England Highway, East Maitland, allegedly at excessive speed.

The motorcycle stopped in traffic and the officer approached the rider, who immediately lashed out, falling to the ground. 

As the officer attempted to remove the bike, he was allegedly punched in the face and chest.

During the struggle the 39-year-old rider continued to kick and punch the senior constable before he was arrested with the assistance of members of the public.

Further police attended to assist, and the rider continued to struggle with officers. 

In trying to restrain the man, an acting sergeant suffered a dislocated shoulder. 

He was taken to Maitland Hospital for treatment.

The man was taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with;

• drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous
• motor vehicle exceed speed more than 20 km/h
• licence expired 2 years or more
• assault police officer in execution of duty cause actual bodily harm
• two counts of assault police officer in execution of duty
• two counts of resist officer in execution of duty
• use unregistered motor vehicle on road
• other traffic offences and breach of bail

The Maitland man was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on Friday.