Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Cardiff

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s Lake Macquarie district this afternoon.

About 4.15pm (Saturday 8 October 2022), emergency services were called to Macquarie Road, Cardiff, following reports a Holden sedan had left the road and hit a power pole.

The male driver, and sole occupant of the car, died at the scene.

He is yet to be positively identified.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene as inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue.

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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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