Man dies in South Penrith crash

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A man died after his car hit a power pole at South Penrith at the weekend.

The crash happened about 1.20am yesterday (Sunday, March 20), when a northbound white Hyundai Getz hatchback left The Northern Road at South Penrith, and hit the pole.

The driver, a 76-year-old man from Glenmore Park, had to be released from the wreckage by officers from Fire & Rescue NSW.

The man sustained multiple injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital by NSW Ambulance Paramedics.

Police from Penrith Local Area Command were advised the man died shortly before 10am that day.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.


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