A motorbike rider has died following a crash at Howes Valley this morning.
About 10am (Friday 13 March 2026), emergency services were called to Putty Road following reports of a crash.
At the scene, police were told a motorbike and car had collided on a bend.
The rider of the motorbike was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, was unable to be revived.
While yet to be formally identified, the rider is believed to be aged in his 60s.
The driver of the car – a man aged in his 80s – was taken by road to the John Hunter Hospital for the treatment of minor injuries and mandatory testing.
The passenger of the car – a woman aged in her 70s – was airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.
Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway by Hunter Valley Police District.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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