A crime scene has been established as police investigate the cause of a fatal M1 crash. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Mt Ousley Road at Cataract this morning.
At about 9 am on Monday (9 February), police were called to the northbound lanes of the M1 south of Bellambi Creek, following reports a car left the roadway and struck a tree.
A NSW Police spokesperson said officers attached to Wollongong Police District responded and began CPR, before NSW Ambulance arrived and continued CPR; however, the 60-year-old male driver died at the scene.
One of two northbound lanes of Mount Ousley Road remains closed, and a crime scene has been established.
Diversions are in place via Picton Road. Up-to-date information can be found on www.livetraffic.com.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has begun and anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
