Fatal pedestrian crash – Buchanan, near Maitland

A man has died after being struck by a truck near Maitland.
About 2pm today (Wednesday 27 March 2019), emergency services were called to the Hunter Expressway at Buchanan after a 58-year-old man was struck by a semi-trailer.
He died at the scene.
Officers from Hunter Valley Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries.
The truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner and inquiries continue.

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