Motorcyclist Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash Helensburgh NSW

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred around 1pm on May 31, 2025, on the Old Princes Highway in Helensburgh, involving a motorcycle and a utility vehicle. The motorcycle rider, a man believed to be in his 50s, died at the scene and has yet to be formally identified, while the 26-year-old driver of the ute was uninjured but taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Wollongong police, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit, established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances of the collision. The Old Princes Highway was closed in both directions between Helensburgh and Waterfall, with motorists advised to avoid the area, though the road has since reopened. Authorities have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers, emphasizing confidentiality and requesting that information not be shared via NSW Police social media channels. This incident has prompted a thorough police inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.