An investigation is underway following a fatal crash north of Wollongong.
About 4pm today (Wednesday 22 November 2023), emergency services were called to the Princes Highway at Maddens Plains following reports of a crash.
Police have been told a southbound utility and a southbound Mazda collided before the utility crashed into the guard rail.
The driver of the ute died at the scene. He has not been identified.
The female passenger was extricated from the vehicle before being taken to St George Hospital.
The Mazda driver wasn’t injured but was taken to Wollongong Hospital to undergo mandatory testing.
Officers from Wollongong Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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