An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash in the Hunter Valley region yesterday.
About 3.15pm (Friday 14 January 2022), emergency services were called to Richmond Vale Road, Mulbring, about 20km east of Cessnock, after a Suzuki GSX motorcycle and Toyota Camry sedan collided.
Both the car and motorcycle caught alight.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the rider – a 39-year-old man – died at the scene
The male driver of the Camry, and his female passenger – both aged 66 – sustained minor injuries and were taken to John Hunter Hospital. The woman suffered a suspected broken hand.
The NSW Rural Fire Service attended and extinguished the blaze.
A crime scene was established by officers from Hunter Valley Police District, who are making inquiries into the cause of the collision.
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