A motorcyclist is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after a collision with a car at East Maitland yesterday evening.
Police were called to the New England Highway at about 5:30pm after reports a motorcycle travelling east and a hatchback car turning right onto Banks Street from the highway had collided.
Bystanders assisted the 26-year-old male rider until emergency services arrived.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition for further treatment.
The driver of the car, a 63-year-old man was taken to Maitland hospital for treatment for minor injuries and he also underwent mandatory testing.
Port Stephens-Hunter Police District officers established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As inquiries continue, anyone who may have dashcam footage is urged to come forward.