March 12, 2026

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Incident Overview
A man has died after being struck by his own runaway refrigerated truck on a northbound ramp connecting the Pacific Highway to the Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga in Sydneys north. Police believe the truck rolled onto the driver before a passer-by entered the vehicle and applied the emergency brake.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026 (about 4.25am)
  • Location: Northbound ramp from the Pacific Highway onto the Pacific Motorway, Wahroonga, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Refrigerated truck (runaway vehicle, believed to have rolled onto its driver)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Adult male, Wahroonga (driver), not yet formally identified; died at the scene despite paramedics efforts
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and paramedics attended and established a crime scene at the ramp.
  • The driver could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Transport for NSW advised motorists to use an alternative route and allow extra travel time as the ramp remained closed during peak-hour traffic.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including how the truck became a runaway vehicle on the ramp.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The ramp closure caused traffic disruption for commuters in Sydneys north, with motorists urged to take alternative routes and expect delays.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.