newy.com.au – Police are seeking the driver of a silver Hyundai Getz after a 32 year old motorcycle rider was critically injured in a collision at Wallsend on Friday night.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Lake and Croudace roads shortly before 9.30pm on 23 October 2026. The rider was treated at the scene for multiple injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital, where police have been told he has undergone surgery.
Police said initial inquiries indicated the motorcyclist was travelling north and the Hyundai was heading south when the vehicles collided. The hatchback’s driver left before emergency personnel arrived, and officers are working to identify the driver.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and began investigating the crash.
Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact Newcastle City Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers website. Information is handled confidentially. Police have reminded the public not to report information through social media pages.
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