Man on mobility scooter dies after colliding with van in NSW

A man has died after a crash involving a mobility scooter on the NSW Central Coast.

The collision occurred about 9.15am yesterday at the intersection of Bungary Road and Soldiers Point Drive, Norah Head.

Witnesses have told police a van turning into the intersection and a mobility scooter crossing the roadway collided.

The 87-year-old, and his scooter, was trapped under the vehicle before being freed using a jack supplied by a nearby mechanics workshop.

He suffered critical injuries and was transported a short distance by ambulance to a waiting helicopter. He died about 6am today at John Hunter Hospital.

The 29-year-old Belmont driver of the van has not been charged, but will be formally interviewed in the coming days.