A scooter rider has died after an accident involving a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Epping Road and Lane Cove Road, in North Ryde, in Sydney’s northwest, at around 5am on Friday after reports of a collision.
Paramedics tried desperately to revive the scooter rider, but he could not be saved and died on the spot. He has yet to be identified.
The driver of the 4WD was taken to hospital for mandatory tests.
The police have set up a crime scene where specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit are present.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Epping Road and Lane Cove Road, in North Ryde, in Sydney’s northwest, at around 5am on Friday after reports of a collision
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, while commuters on their way to work have been warned of road closures.
Both right-hand lanes on Lane Cove Road are closed, while two of the three southbound lanes are also closed.
Drivers have been told to expect delays throughout Friday morning.