A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Wallabadah, the third motorcycle fatality on New England roads in less than a week.
Emergency services were called to the New England Highway at Wallabadah, about 55 kilometres south of Tamworth, at about 2.50pm on Sunday following reports of a motorcycle crash.
The rider died at the scene.
Police established a crime scene and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, with the New England Highway closed in both directions between Wallabadah and Willow Tree for several hours while specialist officers examine the scene.
Diversions via Quirindi were in place until 11pm.
The death follows two other fatal motorcycle crashes across the New England region in recent days.
On Friday afternoon, a female rider believed to be in her 40s was killed after her motorcycle left the road and crashed on Warialda Road at Warialda.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.50pm on Friday 22 May. Despite the efforts of first responders, the woman died at the scene. Formal identification is yet to be completed.
Earlier in the week, on Monday 18 May, a 70-year-old motorcyclist died after his motorcycle left the road on Thunderbolts Way at Uralla.
Bystanders commenced first aid before paramedics arrived, but the rider could not be revived.
While police have not indicated any link between the three motorcycle crashes, each remains under investigation.
Reports will be prepared for the Coroner in all three cases.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 orย https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.auย
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