Police Investigate Fatal Crash At Lemon Tree Passage

BY IAN CROUCH

A report is being prepared for the Coroner after a man was killed in a crash Lemon Tree Passage.

The 64-year-old was driving his Toyota Hilux southbound on Lemon Tree Passage Road just after 7.30 on Wednesday night when the car left the road and slammed into a tree near the intersection of Brownes Road.

The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Woman Suffers Medical Episode Before Crashing At Tanilba Bay

BY IAN CROUCH

A woman is recovering in the John Hunter Hospital after a bad crash at Tanilba Bay.

Nelson Bay police say the 36-year-old was driving along Lemon Tree Passage Road just before 5 yesterday afternoon when she suffered a medical episode and blacked out at the wheel.

Moments later, her car crashed off the road and into a tree outside the local golf club.

She was trapped for about 40 minutes before being freed and taken to the John Hunter with serious leg injuries.

The woman is reported to be in a stable condition.