<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A man has been left with serious head injuries after crashing his </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/electric-bikes" rel="" target="_blank" title="e-bike"><span>e-bike</span></a><span> into a pole in south-west </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span> last night while allegedly riding away from </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/police" rel="" target="_blank" title="police"><span>police</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw-police" rel="" target="_blank" title="Police"><span>Police</span></a><span> attempted to stop a rider about 11pm on Saturday in Sadlier near Liverpool, it's alleged he was not wearing a helmet.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is not known if this was the reason police chose to stop him.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-extra-public-holiday-anzac-day-2026-2027-chris-minns/492368d9-c4f6-4740-9e2b-0b2ff4a9beb8" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>NSW to get an extra public holiday for the next two years</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The rider, a 39-year-old man, allegedly rode away from police when he spotted them, but then hit a pole near Bungulla Street.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He suffered significant head injuries and was taken to </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/hospital" rel="" target="_blank" title="hospital"><span>hospital</span></a><span>, where he underwent surgery and is now in a critical but stable condition.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/camden-crash-emergency-services-called-to-twocar-crash-on-the-old-hume-highway-at-camden-bypass/72a82da6-fdee-4d22-99c9-fbdaef482bae" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Man charged after two women killed in crash with allegedly stolen car</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-ebike-crash-sadlier-man-critical-condition-allegedly-fleeing-police/a21b3ea2-1165-4d27-bc86-cbdfd7f0f65a" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw" rel="" target="_blank" title="NSW"><span>NSW</span></a><span> Police Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said the officers involved hadn't been formally interviewed, meaning it was unclear the reasons for wanting stop the rider or what actions led up to the crash.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"One of the things we don't know is whether the person on the bike was known to the officers, whether there was a job they were responding to, whether there was intelligence they were responding to," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There's a lot of information that the officers have that may be able to assist with the investigation."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>McFadden said he was unsure of what exact e-bike was involved in the collision, but told media it did not have pedals and was only powered by an engine.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>EXCLUSIVE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/pokies-loss-limits-australia-call-to-enforce-mandatory-limits-reduce-gambling-harm/6470e5cb-b41e-47e6-bd10-9e7aa724e7f6" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Kate lost $500k on pokies. She says one radical change could 'literally save lives'</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I can't give you an indication of what speed, but we do know the impact with the pole was significant," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from an independent police force will investigate the incident.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact </span><a href="https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/"><span>Crime Stoppers</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY: Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></strong></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><p><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727"><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1"><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></p></li><li><p><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w"><em><strong><span>ticking this box here</span></strong></em></a></p></li><li><p><em><strong><span>Sign up to</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine"><em><strong><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></strong></em></a></p></li></ul></div></div>