Man dies following motorcycle crash in Gowrie

Police are investigating the third fatality in 48 hours on ACT roads overnight.

At approximately 9.20pm ACT Emergency Services responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on Bugden Avenue, Gowrie.

Witnesses have told OnScene ACT that the man was receiving CPR for a short time before being transported to hospital in a critical condition.

Unfortunately despite the best efforts of Emergency Services and hospital staff the man later died in hospital.

Police have said Initial investigations revealed the motorcyclist was travelling on Bugden Avenue towards Ashley Drive. He failed to negotiate a bend and collided with a bus stop signpost. 

ACT Road Policing’s Major Crash Team is conducting a full investigation into the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured dash-cam footage of it is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Quote reference number 7115743.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.