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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash at Wallsend on 23 October 2026

23 October 2026 · about 9:30pm · Lake Road and Croudace Road intersection, Wallsend, NSW

Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 26 October 2026

Key facts

When
23 Oct 2026Friday, about 9:30pm
Where
Lake Road and Croudace Road intersection, Wallsend, NSW
Type
Motorcycle and car collision; alleged hit-and-run
Injured
1 person32-year-old motorcyclist; multiple injuries; surgery; critical condition
Investigation
NSW Police ForceOngoing; driver not identified when released; information and dashcam footage sought

What happened

Incident Overview

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash at Wallsend on Friday, 23 October 2026.

NSW Police said emergency services were called to the intersection of Lake Road and Croudace Road shortly before 9:30 pm. Initial inquiries indicated the motorcycle was travelling north and a silver Hyundai Getz was travelling south when they collided.

Injuries and Emergency Response

The 32-year-old rider suffered multiple injuries and was taken to John Hunter Hospital. He underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition when police released the information.

The Hyundai driver left the scene. The police account is preliminary, and no final finding about the cause of the collision or legal responsibility has been released.

Police Investigation and Appeal

Police commenced inquiries to identify the driver and have asked anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Source
NSW Police Force

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