A motorcyclist has been critically injured in a crash at Newcastle overnight.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Lake and Croudace roads, Wallsend, shortly before 9.30pm (Friday 23 October 2026), and found a 32-year-old man suffering multiple injuries after his motorbike and a vehicle collided.
He was treated at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where – police have been told – he has since undergone surgery.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and commenced investigations.
Initial inquiries indicate the motorcyclist was riding north, and a silver Hyundai Getz was being driven south, when the collision occurred.
The driver of the hatchback left the scene before emergency personnel arrived; inquiries are underway to identify that driver.
Police are now appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact Newcastle City Police or Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
