A driver has died after a single vehicle crash in the state's Hunter Valley this morning.
Shortly after 5am (Saturday 26 October 2024), emergency services responded to a report a vehicle had crashed into a tree along Maitland Road, Cessnock.
The 46-year-old male driver - and sole occupant of the vehicle – died at the scene.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District have commenced an investigation and will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
Local traffic diversions are in place and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Police are urging anyone with information about the crash – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Cessnock Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
