Fatal crash in Tea Gardens at start of holidays MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2024 Myall Way at the shopping centre corner, was backed up for several blocks while emergency services cleared the scene. A FATAL crash occurred at the busiest intersection in Tea Gardens on the first day of the spring school holidays. According to official police reports, emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of Myall Way and Myall Quays Boulevard just after 9am on Saturday, 28 September. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au A Toyota ute had struck a tree before ending up on its side. Several emergency services units, including Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue 471, Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS, Raymond Terrace Police, multiple ambulances, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, were all called to the area. The sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged 53, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but could not be revived and died at the scene. Being the start of a busy Saturday, there were many witnesses to the crash. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter established a crime scene and commenced inquiries. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages. By Thomas O’KEEFE A solid pine tree trunk was snapped when the vehicle came off the road. Emergency services workers and volunteers had to deal with sweeping rain, as well as traffic.