A MAN is dead after a Buchanan crash, with police yet to formally identify the driver.
Emergency services were called to John Renshaw Drive about 9.30am on Wednesday after reports a car had crashed into a power pole.
The driver died at the scene.
While he is yet to be fully identified, police said he is believed to be 59 years old.
Hunter Valley police district established a crime scene and on Wednesday confirmed they were examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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