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John Renshaw Dr, Buchanan: Man dies after vehicle crashed into tree

Police are investigating a fatal crash near Maitland which saw a 61-year-old die. His vehicle lost control and slammed into a tree on Friday morning.

John renshaw Drive, Buchanan where a fatal crash occurred on Friday May 22. Google street view.
John renshaw Drive, Buchanan where a fatal crash occurred on Friday May 22. Google street view.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in the Hunter region today.

Emergency services were called to John Renshaw Dr, Buchanan, near Maitland just after 10.30am on Friday after an Isuzu utility lost control and crashed into a tree.

A 61-year-old man - the sole occupant of the vehicle - was found trapped before being released a short time later.

Despite efforts to revive the man, he died at the scene.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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