A woman has died in hospital following a motorcycle crash in Port Stephens earlier this month.
Emergency services made their way to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cover, at 4.20pm on Friday October 4th, where officers were told a female motorcyclist had been ejected from her bike.
The 55-year-old woman was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics at the scene for head injuries and rushed to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigations found a ute had been travelling in front of the bike, with inquires leading police to an address in Chisholm were a 55-year-old man driving the vehicle was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Unfortunately the woman died in hospital yesterday.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
As police continue investigations, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.