Fatal crash - Cessnock

Thursday, 16 January 2025 03:35:02 AM

A man has died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the state’s Hunter Valley Region overnight.

About 7.20pm (Wednesday 15 January 2025), emergency services were called to Maitland Road, Cessnock, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and found a motorcycle had left the roadway and crashed into a telegraph pole.

The rider – a 32-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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