Fatal crash at Blacksmiths

About 10:30am this morning, emergency services were called to Soldiers Road, Blacksmiths following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were told a hatchback had left the roadway and crashed into bushland.

The sole occupant believed to be aged in his 90s was treated the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics however died at the scene.

Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.