A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a utility on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to Macleay Valley Way at Kempsey about 5:30 pm on Wednesday following reports of a crash.
Police said officers from Mid North Coast Police District found a Nissan utility and a motorcycle had collided.
The motorcyclist was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious injuries before being taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Police have since been told the 19-year-old died in hospital.
The driver of the utility, a 21-year-old man, was uninjured and underwent mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances of the crash has begun.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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