Police are currently on the hunt for a male driver who fled the scene of a crash in Wickham resulting in the death of a 36-year-old woman.
The crash occurred just after 9am this morning when a white Ute lost control on the roundabout at Branch Street.
The vehicle crashed into the victims motorised scooter before mounting the kerb and smashing into a fence.
The woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition with a head injury and multiple fractures but died.
The male driver is described as wearing high visibility clothing with blood on his face, about 175-180cm tall with short brown hair.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the whereabouts of the man police are seeking should call Newcastle City Local Area Command or Crime Stoppers of 1800 333 000.
Update 3:30pm
Police have confirmed a 31-year-old man has handed himself into police.
