Man dies after Peats Ridge crash

Westpac rescue helicopter medical team landed at Somersby airfield

A man has died following a four-vehicle crash at Peats Ridge last week.

At about 10.40am on Tuesday, February 6, emergency services were called to Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge, following reports three trucks and a ute had been involved in a crash.

A 29-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition by Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Another man, aged 35, was flown by Toll Rescue Helicopter to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition, and a 44-year-old man was taken to Gosford hospital in a serious but stable condition.

A 27-year-old man was not injured but was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene which was forensically examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

The 29-year-old man remained in hospital until he died about 8.25pm on Saturday, February 10.

A report has been prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au