Police investigating crash between motorcycle and a car at East Maitland

A motorcyclist is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after a collision with a car at East Maitland yesterday evening. 

Police were called to the New England Highway at about 5:30pm after reports a motorcycle travelling east and a hatchback car turning right onto Banks Street from the highway had collided.

Bystanders assisted the 26-year-old male rider until emergency services arrived. 

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition for further treatment.

The driver of the car, a 63-year-old man was taken to Maitland hospital for treatment for minor injuries and he also underwent mandatory testing. 

Port Stephens-Hunter Police District officers established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

As inquiries continue, anyone who may have dashcam footage is urged to come forward.

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