A 15-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car and a push bike in the Hunter region.
Emergency services were called to Wollombi Road at Bishops Bridge, about 10 kilometres west of Maitland, shortly after 8.30pm on Sunday. Police say the boy was found with serious injuries when officers arrived.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated him at the scene but he died a short time later.
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A crime scene has been established and detectives have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
