Thursday, 31 October 2024 06:40:14 AM

A man has died after being hit by a vehicle north-west of Maitland overnight.

Emergency services were called to the New England Highway at Harpers Hill, about 9.30pm (Wednesday 30 October 2024), and found a man had been struck by a vehicle which failed to stop.

The man – believed to be aged in his 30s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit (CIU).

Anyone with information, CCTV and/or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.