A driver involved in a serious crash in the Hunter Valley earlier this week has died in hospital.
Shortly before 2.30pm on Monday (30 January 2017), a 54-year-old man was driving his Mazda 323, with his 52-year-old wife in the passenger seat, heading south on the New England Highway at Aberdeen.
A Ford Falcon was travelling north on the highway, being driven by a 34-year-old man.
The two cars collided head-on.
The 52-year-old woman died at the scene while her 54-year-old husband suffered serious lower leg injuries and remains in John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
The driver of the Ford suffered serious internal injuries and was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, NSW Police say.
He died this morning today.
Officers from the Hunter (Newcastle) Crash Investigation Unit continue to investigate the crash and are seeking witnesses.
Anyone who may have seen the crash, or the two vehicles travelling on the New England Highway at Aberdeen on Monday, should contact the crash unit on (02) 4929 0744.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.
