A 17-year-old biker is fighting for his life after colliding with a Ford Ranger in Lambton. The Honda motorcycle and utility vehicle smashed into each other on Croudace Street near Chillcott Street on Wednesday night.
The teenager suffered a broken leg and head injuries and was rushed to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. Doctors were forced to put him in an induced coma to stabilise his condition.
The Ford Ranger driver, a 29-year-old man, has been forced to give blood and urine samples. Police are investigating the cause of the accident tge driver has been sent for mandatory testing for drugs and alcohol
Investigators shut down Croudace Street for three hours to probe the wreckage. The accident has left the local community in shock and sadness.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on the road, and all road users must take care to avoid accidents that can have devastating consequences