A MAN died in a trail bike crash in the Central West on Sunday morning.
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About 6.45am emergency services were called to Algalah Street, Narromine after reports of a crash involving a motorcycle.
Officers arrived and located the rider, an 18-year-old man, deceased at the scene, NSW Police reported.
MAP: Where the crash occurred …
Initial inquiries suggest the vehicle had collided with a wire fence.
A crime scene was established which is being examined by forensic specialists.
Live Traffic NSW is advising motorists the Mitchell Highway is closed in both directions, with a diversion in place along Manildra and Culling streets.
Police from Orana/Mid-Western Police District have started inquiries into the incident and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
The state’s road toll for 2018 up to Thursday stood at 292 deaths, with 273 fatal crashes, NSW Centre for Road Safety statistics show.
Among those were 42 motorcyclists, 146 drivers, 42 passengers, 54 pedestrians and eight pedal cyclists.
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