Coleambally teen dies in tragic motorbike accident in Shellharbour

Shane Puckeridge, 19, crashed at speed into the back of a ute parked on Glider Avenue shortly after 1pm Tuesday. 

He is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest, and could not be revived. 

Balgownie man Corey Weaver, 25, was visiting a friend’s house on the street when he heard a “big crash” outside. 

He phoned triple-zero and took instructions from the operator as a neighbour with a military background made every effort to revive the teen.  

“We did CPR until the ambulance got here, but he didn’t move - that was it,” Mr Weaver told the Mercury.

“He [the neighbour] ran across the road with a First Aid bag. He was amazing. He ended up fainting because he was stressed and put that much effort into [CPR].” 

The road was closed to traffic as police examined the site of the crash, on the outskirts of Blackbutt Reserve. 

Neighbours say loud motorcycle noises sounded in the area for about 15 minutes in the lead-up to the crash. 

Resident Jane Taylor said motorbikes – ridden at speed, by people without helmets, sometimes on one wheel, sometimes on the reserve – had long been a source of worry in the neighbourhood. 

“They’ve even been riding on the [reserve] footpath in the park at dusk and at dark, and people do use that path to do their daily constitutional and walk their dogs," she said. 

“People have called police when they see them riding. But by the time the police drive down the street, they’re in the garage and the door’s down.”  

“It was a disaster waiting to happen. It’s been a dreadful day.” 

Police say the bike involved in Tuesday’s fatality was unregistered. 

Shocked family members and friends visited the site of the crash. 

A tow truck driver removed a red bandana from the bike’s handlebars and handed it to a tearful female mourner, before the accident site was cleared. 

Tributes have begun pouring in online. 

“I was that shocked that someone so beautiful could have left just like that when you least expect it,” wrote one relative, on Facebook. 

A brief will be prepared for the coroner. 

Thoughts n condolences to this young man's family friends n peers. Rita n Josh Meier, Lake Illawarra 

Love to you all on this very sad day R Meier

R.I.P Mary Davis, Oak Flats

R.i.p shane, gunna miss you bro, life ain't gunna be the same now your gone. Trent Collier, Dapto 

R.I.P Shane heart goes out to your family & friends. Simone, Shellharbour

R.I.P Shane. My love and condolences go out to Shane's family at this sad time. Nicki Percival, Warrawong 

RIP Shane ❤️ My heartfelt love & condolences to your loved ones ❤️ Caz Jansen Oak Flats

Only yesterday you were sitting in our backyard, it was heart wrenching to hear it was you. We love you forever and always brother, rest easy. Yvette and Mitchell Hank, Barrack Heights

RIP shane, u were loved beyond words .. my thoughts are with your family and friends Paula, Nowra

RIP Shane, We'll all you miss you 🙁🙁 Ashley, Blackbutt

My heart goes out to Shanes family, Rest peacefully. Fleur, Shellharbour

R.i.p Shane, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones at this time. Emily Banks, Warrawong

Shane you are my cuzz i can not believe it all happened to you all the family is thinking about you will see you soon rest in peace cuz Shane. Thomas, Dapto

I love you brother you always looked out for me I will miss your kind heart as will everyone R.I.P brother❤🌍💯 Levi Murdzevski, Oak flats

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Narelle, Blackbutt

R.I.P SHANE FROM YA FELLOW RIDERS. CLINT, FLINDERS

So sad and so young, RIP young Shane condolences to your family and rescuers. So very sad. Les Kiddle, Helensburgh

Fly high Shane u will be missed condolences to the family and friends. Ayla, Flinders

Taken way too young. Rest in peace. 💛 Ebony Devine ,Warilla

Rip mate my hart goes out to your family man at lest the moments leading up to the tragedy you where having fun rip Shane. Caynn Fittler, Oak flats

Rest easy buddy. Another soul gone too soon. Fly high ❤️ Amy, Warilla

Rest In Peace Sharni, Argenton

I still cant believe your gone forever in our hearts love you cuz. Mitchell Bartlett, Wollongong

Rest in peace my old friend. When i first moved down that way you were the only person i could call a friend. ill miss you greatly mate. you were taken too soon. Tom Olerenshaw, Buff Point

I love you Shane you were the best brother ever you will always be beside me i love you Shane love your awesome sister tamara. Tamara, Dapto

Fly high and stay high bother i miss you so much only the good die young forever and always in my heart baby xx Clair, Blackbutt

I will pray for you Shane at mass tonight. May you reat in peace. Amen. Marinka Chavez, Figtree

Condolences to the Family. May he now RIP. xxx MM, Dapto.

Way too young god only takes the best first rest easy Shane bro Dylan, Warilla

Spread your wings & your father will be on the other side waiting for you. Thank you for the childhood memories x Gina Puckeridge, Ramsgate