A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in the Hunter Valley this morning.
About 6.30am (Tuesday 21 June 2022), emergency services were called to Cessnock Road, Maitland, following reports a male pedestrian had been hit by a truck.
The driver of the truck – a 47-year-old man – immediately stopped and rendered assistance; however, the 62-year-old man died at the scene.
The truck driver was uninjured and taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Inquiries are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information or who has dashcam footage is urged to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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