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Driver Injured After Ute Hits Power Pole at Mona Vale on 30 October 2026

30 October 2026 · about 8:00pm · Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale, New South Wales

Published 31 October 2026 · Updated 2 November 2026

Key facts

When
30 Oct 2026Friday, about 8:00pm
Where
Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale, New South Wales
Type
Single-vehicle collision with a power pole
Injured
1 personA man in his 20s sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for assessment.
Investigation
New South Wales PolicePolice investigation ongoing; information sought

What happened

Incident Overview

A man in his 20s was injured when a ute left Barrenjoey Road and struck a power pole at Mona Vale on Friday, 30 October 2026.

The crash occurred at about 8:00 pm. The ute came to rest in nearby bush after hitting the pole.

Injuries and Emergency Response

Paramedics treated the driver for minor injuries before taking him to hospital for further assessment.

Power Outage and Police Investigation

The collision interrupted electricity supplies to more than 2,000 homes. Ausgrid crews worked through the night to make the site safe and restore power, while traffic diversions remained in place.

Police are investigating the crash and have asked anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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