Police are appealing for public assistance following a crash at Port Stephens yesterday.
About 5.30pm (Monday 4 March 2024), emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash, following reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Officers from Port Stephens Hunter Police District attended and established a Holden Commodore was travelling southbound along Nelson Bay Road, when it lost control and crossed the median strip, crashing into an embankment and trees before coming to a stop.
The driver, a 17-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries while his 19-year-old male passenger suffered leg injuries. They were assessed by paramedics before both were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist officers attached to the Crash Investigation unit.
As inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash, investigators are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone who may have dash cam vision or information that may assist to contact 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
