Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in NSW Hunter Valley

A man has died after a motorcycle crash this morning in the NSW Hunter region.

Emergency Services were called to Booral Washpool Road at Stroud about 75 kilometres north of Newcastle after reports of a car crash about 7am.

Police were told a motorcyclist and a Holden Captiva collided.

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The rider died at the scene.

The man is believed to be in his 50s, but is yet to be formally identified.

The 62-year-old female driver of the car was taken to Dungog Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established while police investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.