A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the states north.
About 7.50pm (Monday 4 August 2025), emergency services were called to Eurimbla Street, Thornton, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Port-Stephens Hunter Police District attended and found a car had crashed into a parked vehicle before crashing into a pole.
The driver – and sole occupant – a man aged in his 50s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital in a critical condition; however, he died a short time later.
He is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene was established as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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