A motor cycle rider has died after a crash in the state's Hunter region.
About 10.35am today (Monday 26 January 2026), emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a motorcycle and a Toyota Hilux along Putty Road, Howes Valley, approximately 50km south-west of Singleton.
The rider – a 21-year-old man – died prior to the arrival of emergency services.
The 48-year-old male driver of the Hilux was uninjured and was taken to Singleton Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District have established a coronial scene and commenced an investigation into the incident where a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
Putty Road between Putty and Milbrodale is currently closed and is expected to remain a coronial scene for a considerable amount of time.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
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Anyone with information about the crash – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Singleton Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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