Man Dies After Single-vehicle Crash - Caves Beach

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Lake Macquarie area today.

About 11.40am today (Thursday 18 September 2025), emergency services were called to Scenic Drive, Caves Beach – about 30km south of Newcastle – following reports of a crash involving one vehicle.

Police attached to the Lake Macquarie Police District attended and found a green MG station wagon had driven down an embarkment and was lodged between trees in nearby bushland.

The single occupant - an 82-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, with assistance from Fire and Rescue NSW officers; however, he died at the scene.

A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the crash.

Investigations are ongoing.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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