A report is being prepared for the Coroner after a fatal smash near Maitland.
Emergency services were called to John Renshaw Drive, Buchannan at about 4.45pm on Thursday to find a Holden Commodore had crashed into a tree.
The driver, a 25-year-old man who was the sole occupant of the car, died at the scene.
Investigations are continuing and police are urging witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
