Police are investigating a fatal collision at Williamtown this afternoon.

About 4.40pm (Tuesday 8 March 2016), emergency services were called to Tomago Road, following reports a car and a truck collided.

The male driver of the car died at the scene.

The truck driver was taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

Officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command attended and commenced inquiries.

A crime scene has been established and will be examined by investigators.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.