THE ACT recorded its third road fatality in 48 hours with death of a motorcyclist following a collision on Bugden Avenue, Gowrie. last night (May 21). The ACT road toll for the year now stands at nine deaths.
Initial investigations revealed the motorcyclist was travelling on Bugden Avenue towards Ashley Drive at around 9pm. He failed to negotiate a bend and collided with a bus stop signpost.
The 53-year-old Gowrie man suffered serious head injury and died later at Canberra Hospital.
The police Major Crash Team is investigating the collision and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured dash-cam footage of it is urged to call 1800 333000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.
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