A motorcyclist has died following a crash near Wollombi, in the state's Hunter Region.
Emergency services were called to the Great North Road at Fernances Creek just before 1pm today (Sunday 11 September 2022), after a motorcycle and car collided.
The rider, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle wasn't injured; however, was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Hunter Valley PD established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone who witnessed it, or the events leading up to it, is urged to contact police.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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.
