Jordan Duroux, 20, died at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Tumut on Saturday night.

He moved to the area last Monday, from Moruya.

Jordan was riding a motorbike in Elm Street, Tumut on Saturday night when he and a car collided.

Jordan, who police say was not wearing a helmet, was thrown off the bike.

Police and paramedics immediately attended the scene, but could not revive him.

The car, driven by a 19-year-old man, was carrying a 17-year-old passenger.

That passenger was taken to Tumut Hospital with minor injuries.

The driver, who was uninjured, was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

He was interviewed by police and released without charge.

Jordan, who was believed to have been the father of a young child, was remembered by friends through a flood of Facebook tributes.

Megan O'Connor remembered fishing, driving, riding and playing the didgeridoo with Jordan, recalling his friendly and lovable character.

"Forever a fantastic dad and son and in our hearts," Ms O'Connor said.

The small, tight-knit community of Moruya was shocked by the tragic death of the well-liked young man.

Moruya Sharks rugby league club president David Farrell had known Jordan since he was in pre-school.

He had watched Jordan progress through the club's junior rugby league ranks.

Mr Farrell said Jordan had been proud of his Aboriginal heritage and had taken an active role within the indigenous community.

He was particularly well-known in Moruya for his skills on the didgeridoo.

Jordan was a member of the under 14 year Moruya-Tuross Sharks team that upset minor premiers Tathra Eagles to claim grand final victory in 2008.

"He was a good kid," Mr Farrell said.

"He was only little when I first met him because I was a teacher at the preschool he went to.

"Jordan was involved in the Koori community. This is a shock."

Zac Carriage recalled growing up with Jordan.

"Take it easy man, was lovely to know you and grow up with ya, hope you find the peace this place failed to offer you, my love goes out you and your family. Rest in peace brother."

Tumut mayor Trina Thomson called the incident a tragedy.

"It concerns us greatly, the driving behaviour of our young people, this was an accident that was going to happen," Councilllor Thomson said.

"This has an enormous impact on the community and when you stop and think three people were involved and the network impacted by that is huge."

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