BY IAN CROUCH
Hunter Valley Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash at Merriwa overnight.
Police say a 55-year-old man and his 29-year-old pillion passenger were riding on Old Scone Road at about 10.15pm on Tuesday when the crash occurred.
The older man died at the scene while the passenger was taken by Ambulance to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances leading up to the crash and a report is being prepared for the Coroner.
