Driver charged following fatal e-bike crash - Hunter Valley

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A driver has been charged with negligent driving following a fatal crash between a utility and an e-bike at Scone earlier this year.

About 10.15am on Tuesday 17 February 2026, emergency services were called to Liverpool Street following reports of a crash.

At the scene, police were told an e-bike and utility had collided on the driveway of a property.

The 22-year-old rider of the e-bike was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died prior to arrival at hospital.

The driver of the car, a 56-year-old man, was taken to Scone Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and inquiries into the crash commenced by officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District.

On Sunday 6 September 2026, officers served a future court attendance notice on the man for negligent driving (occasioning death).

He is due to appear before Scone Local Court on Wednesday 11 November 2026.