A motorcyclist has died following a crash in the Hunter Valley this morning.
About 7.15am today (Monday 8 March 2021), emergency services were called to the Old New England Highway at Liddell following reports a motorcycle had left the road and rolled down an embankment.
Upon arrival, the rider – believed to be a man aged in his 40s – was located deceased; he is yet to be formally identified.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District have established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
