A local cyclist has died following a crash on the Central Coast on Tuesday, March 18.
At about 6am, emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, were called to the Pacific Hwy, Tuggerah, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District found a utility and bicycle rider had collided.
The bicycle rider, a man aged 44, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the utility, a man aged 68, was uninjured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced.
At about 3pm on Wednesday, March 19, police received notification that the 44-year-old man passed away in hospital.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
As inquiries into the crash continue, anyone who witnessed the crash – or has dash cam footage – is asked to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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