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A report will be prepared for the coroner following a fatal crash at Numulgi, near Lismore, earlier today (Wednesday 25 November 2015).

About 9.15am, a southbound motorcycle and a northbound sedan collided while travelling on Duncan Road, about 10km north of Lismore.

The motorcycle rider, aged in his 50s, died at the scene.

The 45-year-old female driver of the sedan was treated for shock and taken to Lismore Base Hospital where she is undergoing mandatory blood and urine testing.

Police established a crime scene at the location and continue to make inquiries into the incident.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/


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