September 27, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Sydney’s east late Friday night, September 26, 2025. Just before midnight, a car travelling on Bellevue Park Road in Bellevue Hill crashed into a pole, causing the vehicle to flip onto its side. The male driver, who was the sole occupant, was trapped and unresponsive when emergency services arrived. NSW Ambulance paramedics assessed him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The car flipped on its side and the driver was trapped and unresponsive when emergency services arrived.” — NSW Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 (just before midnight)
  • Location: Bellevue Park Road, Bellevue Hill, Sydney, New South Wales

Vehicles Involved

  • Single passenger vehicle (make/model not specified), sole occupant was the deceased driver

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Male driver (not yet formally identified), pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional passengers or serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • No other vehicles or individuals involved.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded just before midnight to Bellevue Park Road.
  • The driver was trapped inside the overturned car and assessed by paramedics.
  • He was declared dead at the crash site.
  • Police secured the scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

“Investigations are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.” — NSW Police

Police Investigation
NSW Police are examining:

  • The circumstances that led to the car colliding with the pole and overturning.
  • Contributing factors including speed, driver behaviour, and road conditions.
  • Witness accounts and any CCTV or dashcam footage from the Bellevue Hill area near Bellevue Park Road late on 26 September.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has shocked the Bellevue Hill community and added to Sydney’s recent toll of single-vehicle accidents. Police investigations and the Coroner’s report are expected to provide further clarity into the cause of the tragedy.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppers.com.au](https://www.crimestoppers.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police directly or at the nearest station.