A pedestrian has died following a crash near Newcastle this morning.
About 9.10am (Monday 25 May 2026), emergency services were called to Maitland Road, Sandgate, following reports of a crash.
At the scene, police attached to Newcastle City Police District were told that a pedestrian had been hit by a truck.
The pedestrian was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Police have since been notified that the man died in hospital. He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the truck, a 42-year-old man, was not injured; however, was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
