Man Trapped in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Pacific Highway, Sydney – May 31, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, May 31, 2025, a serious three-vehicle collision occurred on the Pacific Highway in Warrawee, on Sydney’s Upper North Shore near Hayden Avenue. One vehicle rolled over during the crash, trapping a man in his 50s inside. Emergency services responded quickly and freed the driver, who was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital for treatment.

Two of the three northbound lanes were closed for several hours while emergency crews cleared the scene and NSW Police conducted their initial investigation. All lanes were reopened by 7:00 pm.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Pacific Highway in Warrawee, near Hayden Avenue on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, at approximately 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2025.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car that rolled over
• Direction: northbound
• Driver: man in his 50s (trapped, extracted by emergency services)

Vehicle 2

• Type: Not specified
• Involvement: involved in three-vehicle collision

Vehicle 3

• Type: Not specified
• Involvement: involved in three-vehicle collision

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Man in his 50s (driver of rolled vehicle, transported to Royal North Shore Hospital, serious)

Community Impact

Two of the three northbound lanes on the Pacific Highway were closed for several hours, causing significant traffic delays in both directions during peak evening hours. The closure affected one of Sydney’s busiest highways and required drivers to seek alternative routes. All lanes were reopened by 7:00 pm once the crash site was cleared and vehicles removed.

Emergency Response

Paramedics and NSW Police arrived swiftly following reports of a serious multi-vehicle crash. Emergency crews worked to extract the trapped driver from the rolled vehicle. The man was freed and transported to Royal North Shore Hospital for further care and treatment of his injuries.

All three vehicles involved in the collision were removed from the scene, and the highway was cleared and reopened to traffic by 7:00 pm.

Investigation

NSW Police are leading the investigation into the collision. Officers are examining the sequence of events that led to the rollover and multi-vehicle crash, including road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure.

NSW Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the Pacific Highway near Hayden Avenue around 5:30 pm on May 31, 2025 to come forward with their evidence.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam or CCTV footage of the Pacific Highway in Warrawee around 5:30 pm on May 31, 2025 to contact Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersnsw.com.au, or contact NSW Police directly via your local station.