A MAN has died after a quad bike he was a passenger in rolled on a fire trail at Cooranbong.
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Emergency services were called to the scene on Crown Land about 7pm on Sunday, after reports a two-seater ATV had crashed.
The 35-year-old passenger was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, he could not be saved and died before he could be taken to hospital.
The driver, a 30-year-old man, was rushed to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital after the crash in a critical condition.
The current condition of the driver is unknown.
Lake Macquarie Police District officers established a crime scene which has been forensically examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Police are still making inquiries and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
At the same time on Sunday, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to a property at Timor, east of Murrurundi, where a man had suffered leg injuries in a quad bike accident.
Paramedics treated the man in his 20's at the scene alongside the helicopter's critical care medical team before he was airlifted to Tamworth hospital.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
