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Motorcyclist dies after striking kangaroo on rural NSW road
A 37-year-old motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle collision with a kangaroo on Tuncurry Tip Road near Forster just before 7am Tuesday.
A motorcyclist died after hitting a kangaroo on Tuncurry Tip Road near Forster, north of Newcastle, just before 7am Tuesday. The man was 37 years old.
Police from Manning Great Lakes found him dead at the scene. A dead kangaroo lay nearby.
Its injuries showed it had hit the motorcycle. Police want dashcam or phone footage from the area.
Contact Taree Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A coroner will prepare a report.
- 37 years old
- Rider age
- Just before 7am Tuesday
- Time
Why it mattersWildlife collisions at high speed can be fatal; the incident highlights the risk of animals crossing rural roads.
