Driver Killed in Three-Vehicle Highway Collision – Glennies Creek, NSW – 13 December 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A 72-year-old man has died following a three-vehicle crash on the New England Highway at Glennies Creek in the Hunter Valley region. The collision occurred early Friday afternoon when the man’s vehicle was involved in a crash with two other vehicles. Despite the response of emergency services, the driver could not be saved and died at the scene. Other occupants involved in the crash sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police investigations are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

• Crash Date: Friday, 13 December 2025 (around 1:40pm)
• Location: New England Highway, Glennies Creek, near Singleton, NSW

• Blue Mazda CX-5 wagon — driven by the deceased man
• Nissan Navara ute — carrying a driver and passenger
• Toyota Tundra — driven by a single occupant

• Fatalities:
  • 72-year-old man — driver of the Mazda CX-5; died at the scene.
• Other Injuries:
  • 42-year-old woman — passenger in the Nissan Navara; hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Driver of Nissan Navara — treated at the scene; no serious injuries reported.
  • Driver of Toyota Tundra — not physically injured.

The fatal crash has caused disruption along the New England Highway and has impacted the Glennies Creek and Singleton communities, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on busy regional highways.

Emergency Response

• NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, and other emergency services attended the scene.
• The driver and passenger of the Nissan Navara were able to self-extricate from their vehicle.
• Paramedics treated injured occupants before transporting the passenger to hospital.
• A crash scene was established along the New England Highway.

Investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the three-vehicle collision.

• Investigators are examining vehicle movements and the sequence of impacts.
• Traffic conditions and road environment are being reviewed.
• A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Appeal for Information

Police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage of the crash to come forward.

• Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.