Fatal crash near Maitland, NSW

A man has died and a woman has been injured after a two-vehicle crash on the state’s north yesterday.

About 1.40pm (Thursday 1 November 2018), it is believed two cars collided in the west-bound lane of Raymond Terrace Road, Millers Forest, NSW Police say.

The driver and sole occupant of a 1997 model Mazda 121, a 53-year-old man, died at the scene.

The driver and sole occupant of a Kia Sportage, a 61-year-old woman, had to be extricated from her vehicle. She was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital with minor injuries.

Police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and established a crime scene.

Inquiries are underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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