Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash at Charlestown last week.
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Emergency crews were called to the Pacific Highway at Charlestown about 9.25pm on Thursday, following reports a car hit a telegraph pole.
Police have been told a red Mitsubishi Lancer was travelling northbound when the vehicle left the road.
A 47-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.
Police are appealing for any drivers of vehicles that may have been in the area at the time of the crash and who may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage to contact Belmont Police on 4922 8899 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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