A driver has died following a single vehicle crash in Sydney’s south yesterday.
About 7pm yesterday (Monday 3 August 2026), emergency services were called to the M5 East Tunnel, Arncliffe, following reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers attached to St George Police Area Command found a single vehicle had crashed into a side wall of the tunnel.
The driver – an 82-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition.
Police were told the man later died in hospital.
The passenger – a 79-year-old woman – was treated at the scene before being taken to St George Hospital in a stable condition
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced.
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.
