Man in critical condition after crash, NSW

A man is in a critical condition following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s Hunter region yesterday.

About 7.50pm (Thursday 2 April 2020), emergency services were called to Lambs Valley Road, Lambs Valley, about 35km east of Singleton, after reports of a serious crash.

Police believe the Toyota Starlet was travelling south when it left the roadway and struck a tree. A passing motorist found the crashed car and called for assistance.

The 26-year-old male driver was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Maitland Airport, where he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers from Traffic & Highway Patrol established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Inquiries continue.

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.

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