Thursday 1 October 2020

Teenager Killed After Crashing into Tree Near Cessnock

 BY ISABEL EVERETT

A teenager has died in a single-vehicle crash at Mount View Road in the Hunter Valley, yesterday.

About 8pm on Wednesday, emergency services were called to Mount View Road, Mount View, following reports a Ford Falcon had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.

The male driver – and sole occupant of the vehicle – suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. 

He is yet to be formally identified, however is believed to be an 18-year-old.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.