Just before 9pm on Tuesday, emergency services were called to the Mitchell Highway in Maryvale, just north of Wellington near Dubbo, following reports of a crash between a motorcycle and utility vehicle.

The rider of the motorcycle, believed to be a man aged in his 20s, died at the scene.

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The male driver of the utility, and a female passenger, sustained a number of injuries and were airlifted to Orange Hospital.

The utility caught fire and was extinguished by NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District established a crime scene and the Crash Investigation Unit have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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

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Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

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