A man is in a critical condition following a single-vehicle crash at Port Stephens.
About 4.30am today (Tuesday 19 April 2022), a Nissan Patrol was travelling along Lemon Tree Passage Road, Salt Ash, when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed outside a home.
The 21-year-old male driver – and sole occupant of the vehicle – was trapped before being freed by a passer-by.
The member of the public commenced first aid prior to the arrival of emergency services.
The man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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.
