POLICE are investigating after a stolen vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier leaving one woman injured and closed a section of the Pacific Highway.
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Just before 1.30am Monday a Holden Cruze was travelling along the highway at Charlestown, when it crashed.
Police were told three men exited the vehicle and fled the scene.
A woman, who was also a passenger in the car, was treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital, where she underwent surgery.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Just before 3am, a man attended John Hunter Hospital and was treated for injuries relating to a car crash.
Police have spoken to the man and inquiries are continuing.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/
Updated traffic information and road diversion details can be found here.
Jessica Brown
Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. The Lake Macquarie local returned to Australia where she took up a reporting role at The Maitland Mercury. She worked across several rounds including local council, police and property before moving into digital journalism and joining the team at The Newcastle Herald in 2017.
Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. The Lake Macquarie local returned to Australia where she took up a reporting role at The Maitland Mercury. She worked across several rounds including local council, police and property before moving into digital journalism and joining the team at The Newcastle Herald in 2017.
