Man dies after hitting goalpost while being towed by quad bike in regional NSW
A man has died following a tragic accident at a football ground in regional New South Wales where he was being towed by a quad bike. Local authorities have charged a 20-year-old man in connection with the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of recreational vehicle use and has deeply impacted a small, tight-knit rural community.
The Osborne Recreation Ground is home to the Osborne Tigers Football Netball Club. ( ABC News: Jostina Basta )
A man has died after colliding with a goalpost while being towed by a quad bike at a football ground in southern NSW.
Lockkart Shire Mayor Peter Sharp said it is a profound tragedy for the tight-knit community of Osborne.
A 20-year-old man has been charged over the incident and will appear in Wagga Wagga Local Court on Wednesday.
Link copied Share Share article A man in his 20s has died after hitting a goalpost while being towed by a quad bike at a recreation reserve in southern New South Wales.
Emergency services were called to the reserve on Osborne Yerong Creek Road, at Osborne, about 70 kilometres west of Wagga Wagga, just after 2:30pm on Sunday.
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