Dirt bike rider dies after late night crash in Raumanga

The rider came off his bike at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Raumanga Valley Rd last night. Photo / Michael Cunningham

A young dirt bike rider without a helmet died after crashing into a vehicle in Raumanga late last night.

The 25-year-old man died shortly after arriving at Whangārei Hospital following a serious crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Raumanga Valley Rd around 9.40pm.

The Advocate previously reported information provided by police at the early stages of the investigation that stated no other vehicles were involved.

However, Northland Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Anne-Marie Fitchett has since issued a statement clarifying there was a second vehicle.

She said the Serious Crash Unit was investigating last night's fatal crash during which "a motorcyclist crashed into a vehicle" on SH1 in Raumanga.

"While an investigation is underway police are limited in what we can say, however, early indications are that the driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and had no lights on their bike.

"Any death on our roads is a tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the deceased's family at this difficult time," Fitchett said.

The Advocate understands passersby and nearby residents raced to the man's side as he lay on the road and immediately began CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive at the scene.

Three ambulances were dispatched to the crash. Paramedics treated and transported the man in a critical condition to Whangārei Hospital, where he died a short while later.

A police spokesman said the road was closed, and the Serious Crash Unit attended.

He also said police had received reports about erratic driving.