A teenager has been arrested following a two-vehicle accident at Maitland on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services were called to The Long Bridge in High Street about 6.15am on 5 November after a white Toyota Hilux utility and a motorcycle collided.
The rider – a 58-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
He was then airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District arrested the alleged driver of the utility – a 16-year-old male – near the scene.
He was conveyed to Maitland Hospital under police guard for injuries, as well as mandatory testing.
Initial inquiries indicate the utility was stolen from Pelaw Main overnight.
A crime scene was established and officers from Crash Investigation Unit (CIU) have started an investigation into the incident, which caused major traffic issues throughout the CBD, with several thoroughfares being closed.
Both vehicles were seized to be forensically examined.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information – or dash cam footage – about the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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