A cyclist has died following a car crash in Shoal Bay.
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Emergency services were called to Gowrie Avenue, near the intersection of Shoal Bay Road, about 3.25pm on Thursday to find a man who had been riding a bike critically injured.
Paramedics treated the man, believed to have been aged in his 70s. However, police said he died a short time later at hospital.
The driver of the Toyota Camry, a man from Sydney, has been taken to Tomaree Community Hospital for mandatory testing.
Traffic was still being diverted from the scene at 6pm.
Police are urging witnesses to the incident to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Five people have died in road-related incidents in Port Stephens so far this year – the same toll for the entire 12 months of 2017.
Ellie-Marie Watts
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
