Fatal Single Vehicle Crash in Lake Macquarie: Man Dies, Investigation Underway

A man has tragically died following a single vehicle crash in the Lake Macquarie area, with officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The accident took place on the Pacific Motorway at Cooranbong around 1:20 AM on Wednesday, 8 May 2024.

Emergency services arrived at the scene to find the male driver deceased. The victim remains unidentified and a formal identification process is currently underway. As part of the investigation, a crime scene has been established, and police are urging anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage related to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers immediately.

The investigation’s findings will be reported to the Coroner, who will determine the cause of the crash and other related details. At this time, the public is reminded not to share any information regarding the incident via NSW Police social media pages and to contact Crime Stoppers instead, as all information is treated in strict confidence.

In the aftermath of this tragic incident, friends and family of the victim are encouraged to seek support, and motorists are reminded to exercise utmost caution on Lake Macquarie roads to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.

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