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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

Man killed in head-on crash, second driver seriously injured

A MAN has been killed and a second person seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Central Coast overnight.

Emergency services were called to Pacific Highway at Doyalson about 8.30pm Monday. On arrival at the scene they found a northbound SUV and a southbound hatchback had collided head-on in the southbound lanes.

The driver of the hatchback, a 56-year-old man, died at the scene. The driver of the SUV, a 52-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes established a crime scene before Crash Investigation Unit officers took over.

Police are calling for anyone with information or dashcam vision to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Traffic was heavily impacted; check www.livetraffic.com for diversions and updated information.

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