A man has been seriously injured when his van crashed west of Port Kembla overnight.
Emergency services were called to Cordeaux Road at Cordeaux Heights about 6.40pm (Monday 12 October 2026), after the south-bound grey Kia Carnival left the road and struck a tree.
The driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered multiple injuries and was airlifted by NSW Air Ambulance to St George Hospital, where his condition is described as serious and unstable.
Inquiries are now underway by officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District to determine how the crash occurred.
Police are appealing for anyone with information and/or dashcam vision to contact Oak Flats Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
