A driver has died following a single-vehicle crash on the states central coast.
About 4.40pm yesterday (Tuesday 11 August 2026), emergency services were called to Barrenjoey Road, Ettalong Beach, following reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers attached to Brisbane Water Highway Patrol found a single vehicle had crashed into a parked car.
The driver – a 64-year-old man – and sole occupant – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before he was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.
Police were told the man later died in hospital.
There were no other reports of injuries.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced.
A report will be prepared 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.
