Motorists urged to be cautious after Motorcyclist dies in crash

The accident occurred just after 9.30am on the Great Western Highway at Brewongle Lane, approximately 15 kilometres east of Bathurst.

The motorcyclist, who has yet to be formally identified, died at the scene, and NSW Ambulance transported two other patients to Bathurst Hospital to receive further treatment for minor injuries.

NSW Ambulance acting inspector Nigel Hardwick said the motorcyclist was travelling east when the collision occurred.

He could not comment on which direction the other vehicle, a Ford Ranger being driven by a 32-year-old male, was travelling in.

Officers from NSW Police were the first emergency personnel to arrive on the scene and commenced CPR on the motorcyclist.

"CPR was in progress when NSW Paramedics arrived on scene. NSW Police had commenced that. As soon as we arrived on scene, we took over that with our lifesaving skills," acting Inspector Hardwick said.

"Unfortunately, despite every effort, we were unable to revive that individual."

NSW Police said the driver of the Ford Ranger had to undergo mandatory testing at Bathurst Hospital.

Police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area at the time of the incident, to contact Chifley Police on 6332 8629 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Acting Inspector Hardwick said it was a traumatic and chaotic scene for emergency services.

"These scenes are always very traumatic for all emergency personnel. They can be quite chaotic," he said.

"NSW Ambulance paramedics do have those scenes quite often and know how to manage them, and we're very careful and conscious to make sure other emergency services personnel are looked after, and then we come back ourselves and discuss and debrief."

They also had the additional challenge of more traffic being on the highway as people returned home after the Bathurst 1000.

"It was very challenging ... It did obviously have a little bit of an affect on ambulance response times," acting Inspector Hardwick said.

He also encouraged caution on the roads, given the time of year.

"Just slow down and take care on the roads," he said.

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