newy.com.au – Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses after a 20 year old man was struck by a ute in heavy fog at Fullerton Cove and taken to hospital with suspected fractures.
Emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road near the Cox Lane intersection about 5.40am on Saturday, 24 October 2026, after the collision, police said.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s Glen Ramplin said NSW Ambulance tasked a helicopter to the incident about 6am. NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team treated the man at the scene before he was taken by road ambulance to John Hunter Hospital.
Police said the ute was driven by a 65 year old man. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District established a crime scene and began inquiries into the collision.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website.
Police said information would be managed confidentially and asked the public not to report it through NSW Police social media pages.
