A man has died in a two-vehicle crash in the state's Hunter Region.
About 1.40pm yesterday (Sunday 5 October 2025), emergency services were called to Maitland Vale Road, Melville, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and found two vehicles – a motorcycle and an SUV – had collided.
The motorcycle rider was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.
While he is yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be aged in his 60s.
The driver of the SUV – a 56-year-old woman – was uninjured. She was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
