THE deaths of four people in separate crashes involving unregistered trail bikes in Western NSW, has prompted senior highway patrol police to remind riders that safety starts with them.
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The latest of these crashes was the death of a 22-year-old man at Narromine on the weekend.
About 6.45am Sunday, emergency services were called to Algalah Street after reports of a crash involving a motorcycle.
Officers arrived and located the rider, a 22-year-old man, deceased. Inquiries suggest the vehicle had hit a wire fence.
This was the fourth life lost from crashes involving unregistered trail bikes across Western NSW since August.
Two of these crashes have occurred in Oxley Police District, while the other two were in the in Orana Mid-West Police District.
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Western region traffic tactician Peter McMenamin has reminded riders of unregistered trail bikes that their safety rested with them.
“No matter how good a rider you think you are, care still needs to be taken from the second you take control of any vehicle,” he said.
“Regardless of whether your bike is registered or not, it is paramount that riders also remember to wear the appropriate safety clothing.
“The emotional impact of road crashes, especially in country areas, lasts long after the headlines have faded.
“Take a moment to make the right choices about your own safety and ride another day.”
