Rider critical after fall near Tidbinbilla

Release Date: Sunday, April 29 2012, 08:00 AM

A 23-year-old rider is in a critical condition at The Canberra Hospital after falling from his motorcycle on Tidbinbilla Rd, about 900 metres south of the Point Hut Crossing intersection late yesterday (Saturday, 28 April).

The motorcyclist, from Kaleen, had been on a ride with a friend, who was following some distance behind on another motorcycle when the incident occurred around 5.30pm.

The injured man appeared to lose control of his Yamaha on a gentle right-hand bend. He suffered head injuries in the fall.

ACT Policing’s Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Team attended the location and its investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already spoken with police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.