NSW: Motorcyclist crashes during police chase

A MOTORCYCLIST who allegedly led police on a pursuit in Sydney’s south west has lost control of his bike and crashed.

Police say they were patrolling Rosewood Drive in Macquarie Fields when a motorbike they attempted to stop sped off.

Officers initiated a pursuit and, a short time later, the rider lost control and crashed while turning onto Eucalyptus Drive.

The 29-year-old man was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.