URGENT UPDATE: A 37-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a horrifying motorcycle accident on the M5 motorway near Revesby, Sydney. The incident occurred at approximately 9:25 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, when the woman exited her vehicle to tend to her two young daughters, aged 5 and 2.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in the westbound lanes of the motorway, where police report that the woman, a passenger in a Mitsubishi Outlander, was struck by a motorcycle. The impact was severe, with the motorcycle subsequently colliding with the vehicle. Paramedics provided immediate care before transporting her to Liverpool Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The 19-year-old motorcyclist involved in the crash was also hospitalized, suffering serious but stable injuries. Thankfully, the two children and a 41-year-old man who was present were not injured in the incident.
Authorities have established a crime scene and closed the motorway’s westbound lanes for several hours as crash investigators continue their work. Police are actively seeking assistance from the public, urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Bankstown police or call Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
This tragic event highlights the potential dangers on busy roadways, particularly in emergency situations. As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the impact of this shocking incident.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
