A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in Hunter Valley region where a truck and ute collided head-on.
Just after 6.15am this morning, emergency services were called to the Bayswater Creek Bridge, on the New England Highway at Ravensworth, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
The driver of the ute, a 22-year-old man, was assessed by paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
The driver of the truck, a 27-year-old man, was treated at the scene with injuries in his muscle and leg before being taken to Singleton Hospital for mandatory testing in a stable condition.
He is assisting police with their inquiries.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.
A reported will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
