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Man Charged Following Serious Crash Near Port Macquarie
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NSW Police have charged a 30-year-old man following a serious two-vehicle crash on Ocean Drive at Lakewood, near Laurieton and within the Port Macquarie region. The crash occurred at about 6:15am on Sunday, 26 July 20...
NSW Police have charged a 30-year-old man following a serious two-vehicle crash on Ocean Drive at Lakewood, near Laurieton and within the Port Macquarie region. The crash occurred at about 6:15am on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Police published the charge update on 1 September 2026 at 3:14pm.
Emergency services attended after reports of a collision involving two vehicles. Two women, aged 51 and 63, were travelling in an SUV and sustained injuries. One woman was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, while the other was transported by road to Port Macquarie Hospital. The 30-year-old male driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Port Macquarie Hospital.
Following the crash, police established a crime scene and officers from the Crash Investigation Unit began examining the circumstances. Investigators conducted extensive inquiries into the collision before taking further action against the driver.
On Saturday, 29 August 2026, police attended a home in Kew and spoke with the 30-year-old man. Following the investigation, he was charged with several serious driving offences.
The charges include dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and failing to keep left of a median strip. Police issued the man with a Court Attendance Notice.
He is scheduled to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The court process will determine the outcome of the allegations.
The investigation demonstrates the serious consequences being examined following the Lakewood collision. Police have not suggested that the accused has been found guilty. The charges remain allegations and must be determined through the court process.
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NSW Police have charged a 30-year-old man following a serious two-vehicle crash on Ocean Drive at Lakewood, near Laurieton and within the Port Macquarie region. The crash occurred at about 6:15am on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Police published the charge update on 1 September 2026 at 3:14pm.
Emergency services attended after reports of a collision involving two vehicles. Two women, aged 51 and 63, were travelling in an SUV and sustained injuries. One woman was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, while the other was transported by road to Port Macquarie Hospital. The 30-year-old male driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Port Macquarie Hospital.
Following the crash, police established a crime scene and officers from the Crash Investigation Unit began examining the circumstances. Investigators conducted extensive inquiries into the collision before taking further action against the driver.
On Saturday, 29 August 2026, police attended a home in Kew and spoke with the 30-year-old man. Following the investigation, he was charged with several serious driving offences.
The charges include dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and failing to keep left of a median strip. Police issued the man with a Court Attendance Notice.
He is scheduled to appear before Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The court process will determine the outcome of the allegations.
The investigation demonstrates the serious consequences being examined following the Lakewood collision. Police have not suggested that the accused has been found guilty. The charges remain allegations and must be determined through the court process.
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