Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash on West Coast, SH6 closed as Serious Crash Unit responds

A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash on the West Coast this afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on State Highway 6, Main South Rd, in Paroa just before 4pm on Thursday after the collision between a motorcycle and vehicle.

“Initial indications are that there are serious injuries,” police said at the time.

Shortly before 7pm, police confirmed the motorcyclist had died.

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

UPDATE 5:30PM
The road is CLOSED near the intersection of Clough Rd and will likely remain so for the next several hours as SCU is en route to the scene for an investigation. NB detour via Rutherglen Rd, Marsden Rd, Shakespeare St and Marlborough St. Reverse for SB. ^SG https://t.co/qwfJPoJU8u pic.twitter.com/BhuYDNuT7M

— NZ Transport Agency - Canterbury & West Coast (@nztacwc) July 4, 2024

Main South Rd remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.

NZ Transport Agency said in an update at 5.30pm, SH6 was closed near the intersection of Clough Rd and would likely remain so for several hours.

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.