Police are investigating a fatal crash south of Singleton.
About 8.30am today (Saturday 23 March 2019), a motorcycle and a utility collided on Putty Road, Howells Valley, about 50km south of Singleton.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 44-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to John Hunter Hospital where he died.
The driver of the utility, a 58-year-old man, was uninjured. He was taken to Singleton Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District have commenced an inquiry into the incident.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence.