A driver has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in the Hunter Valley area.
About 3:45pm on Tuesday 10 March 2026, emergency services were called to Leggetts Drive, Pelaw Main (2km south of Kurri Kurri), following reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District located a single vehicle crashed into a power pole.
The driver – an 18-year-old man – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Police commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
About 8.15am today (Sunday 15 March 2026), police received notification that the 18-year-old man had passed away in hospital.
Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
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.
