Hunter region

A man has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck in the State’s Hunter region yesterday.

About 2.45pm police and emergency services responded to reports of a two vehicle collision on Sandy Creek Road at Quorrobolong, near Cessnock.

Initial investigations suggest a motorcycle and a truck were travelling in the same direction on Sandy Creek Road when they collided.

As a result of the collision the male rider of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old Bateau Bay man, died at the scene.

Sandy Creek Road was closed in both directions while investigations took place before being re-opened.

Inquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing.

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