Police are searching for a driver after a car performing burnouts allegedly hit and killed a man in the Hunter Valley overnight.
Emergency services were called to a fire trail off Haul Road, Stockrington 22km southeast of Kurri Kurri, about midnight (Sunday 29 June 2025), following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District arrived and were told a modified Ford Fairmont sedan was performing a burnout when it hit three people. The car was then driven from the scene.
A 53-year-old man suffered critical head injuries and died a short time later.
Two women – who police have been told were also hit by the car – also left the scene before emergency services arrived.
The vehicle alleged to be involved was found burnt-out on McFarlanes Road, Chisolm, about 2.40am.
It has been seized and will undergo forensic examination.
Police have established a crime scene at both locations and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident.
As inquiries continue, detectives are hoping to speak to the driver of the Ford or anyone else who witnessed the incident, or who may have mobile phone or dashcam vision relevant to the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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