A man has died, and a woman is in a serious condition following a single-vehicle crash on the state’s Mid North Coast today.
About 12.35pm (Friday 30 September 2022), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Pampoolah, south of Taree, after reports a vehicle had left the road and crashed into a tree.
The male passenger of the vehicle died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver – a 26-year-old woman – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being airlifted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
Officers from Manning-Great Lakes Police District established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway and anyone who may have dashcam vision or information is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Local road diversions are in place and motorists are urged to avoid the area to allow extra travel time. Check www.livetraffic.com prior to travelling.
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.
