Police are currently searching for the driver of a car who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Newcastle this morning.
The crash occurred between a white utility and a motorised scooter at Hannell Street, Wickham, just after 9am today.
The rider of the scooter, a 36-year-old woman from Wickham, was taken to John Hunter Hospital but died, NSW Police say.
The male driver of the utility ran from the scene and police are currently searching for him.
He was described to police as wearing high visibility clothing with blood on his face, about 175-180cm tall with short brown hair.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the whereabouts of the man police are seeking should call Newcastle City Local Area Command or Crime Stoppers.
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