Driver charged after man towed behind quad bike dies at Riverina footy club

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a man in his 20s died when he struck a goalpost while being towed by a quad bike in the NSW Riverina.

Emergency services were called to a recreation reserve on Osborne Yerong Creek Rd at Osborne, about 70km west of Wagga Wagga, about 2.30pm on Sunday.

NSW Police said officers were told the man suffered serious injuries after being towed by a quad bike and striking a goalpost.

Bystanders rendered first aid before emergency services arrived, but the man died at the scene.

The incident occurred during an end-of-season gathering for Osborne Football-Netball Club following the Hume League grand finals, The Weekly Times reported.

Osborne lost the senior football grand final by six points to Henty at Walbundrie on Saturday.

The 20-year-old quad bike driver was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and negligent driving occasioning death.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on Wednesday.

Lockhart Shire Council has arranged counselling following the death and urged affected community members to seek support through the local hospital or their general practitioner. The council said its thoughts were with everyone affected.

Originally published as Driver charged after man towed behind quad bike dies at Riverina footy club