Driver dies after single-vehicle crash – Prestons

The driver of a car has died of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney’s south-west last Friday.

About 7.00pm on Friday 15 December 2023, emergency services were called to Jedda Road, Prestons, following reports a car had collided with a power pole.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the driver and sole occupant of the car – a 27-year-old man – at the scene, before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.

About 11.40am on Friday 22 December 2023, the man died in hospital.

Police will prepare a report regarding the man’s death for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call Liverpool police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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