A man has died following a single vehicle crash in the Illawarra this morning.
About 9am today (Monday 9 February 2026), police were called to northbound lanes of the M1, on Mount Ousley Road, Cataract, south of Bellambi Creek, following reports a car left the roadway and struck a tree.
Officers attached to Wollongong Police District responded and commenced CPR, before NSW Ambulance arrived and continued CPR; however the 60-year-old male driver died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.
Anyone with dashcam or information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
One of two northbound lanes of Mount Ousley Road remains closed. Diversions are in place via Picton Road. Up-to-date information can be found on www.livetraffic.com
