Police are investigating a fatal crash in the state’s Hunter region.

Emergency services were called to Putty Road at Milbrodale about 2.30pm today (Sunday 16 August 2015), after a motorcycle left the road and crashed.

The male rider, believed to be aged in his 50s, died at the scene.

Police from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and Hunter Valley Local Area Command attended and have commenced inquiries.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.