Rider dies following crash - Smithfield

The release

A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in Sydney’s south west today.

About 11.40am today (Tuesday 27 October 2026), emergency services were called to the Cumberland Highway, Smithfield, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command attended and found a motorbike and van had collided, before the rider was struck by another passing vehicle.

The rider – an 18-year-old man – was treated at the scene by police and NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Westmead Hospital where he died a short time after arrival.

Both drivers – two men aged 22 and 43 – were taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and investigations into the circumstances of the crash commenced.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au . Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.