Motorbike rider collides with car at New Lambton

BY JESSICA ROUSE & JARROD MELMETH

A motorcycle rider has suffered a serious leg injury after colliding with a car in New Lambton on Monday night.

NSW Ambulance said they were called to the scene just after 6pm where they treated a man in his late 40's who is believed to have suffered a near-amputation of his right leg and a suspected broken arm. 

The man was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

It's believed the 24-year-old female driver of the car was turning right onto regent street from Rugby road when she collided with the motorcyclist.

The woman was uninjured.

Motorbike Rider Killed Near Stroud

BY GEORGIA LUPTON

A motorcyclist has been killed in a two vehicle accident near Stroud yesterday.

The accident occurred on the Bucketts Way, where Police believe the motorbike rider was attempting to overtake a truck when it collided with an oncoming Toyota Hilux.

The 44-year-old man on the motorbike died at the scene.

The 61-year-old driver of the Hilux was taken to John Hunter Hospital suffering leg injuries.

Officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command are conducting investigations into the accident.

Forensic officers have established a crime scene; a report is being prepared for the coroner.