Man dies in trail bike accident

A 21-year-old man is dead after two trail bikes collided in Central Otago last night.

Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw of Central Otago CIB said the crash happened about 9.55pm on Earnscleugh Road between Clyde and Alexandra.

Mr Shaw said it appeared three trail motorcycles had been travelling away from Clyde when two of them driving in the same direction collided.

A local man died at the scene while a 25-year-old man received moderate injuries and was admitted to Dunstan Hospital.

The third rider avoided the collision.

The name of the man was expected to be released this afternoon.

Mr Shaw said it appeared the motorcycles were travelling along the highway without any form of lighting on a rural road on a moonless night.

- NZPA