Fatal crash - Hawkesbury Heights, NSW

Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Hawkesbury Heights today, NSW Police say.

Shortly after 1.30am today, emergency services were called to Hawkesbury Road, Hawkesbury Heights, following reports of a car on fire, after it left the roadway and hit a tree.

The 36-year-old driver and sole occupant, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition, but later died.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Blue Mountains Police or Crime Stoppers.

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