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Man dead as car hit pole and flips on roof

A driver died when he was hurled onto the road after his vehicle crashed into a power pole and flipped onto its roof at Leppington early this morning.

One person killed in Leppington car accident

A driver has died after he crashed his car into a power pole at Leppington early this morning.

Police discovered the upturned car at the intersection of Heath Road and Eastwood Road in Leppington at about 4am.

Police at the scene of the crash today. Picture: James Gourley
Police at the scene of the crash today. Picture: James Gourley
The driver was ejected from the car on impact. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
The driver was ejected from the car on impact. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
The road remain blocked off during investigations today. Picture: James Gourley
The road remain blocked off during investigations today. Picture: James Gourley
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters responded to the crash. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters responded to the crash. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

The driver involved in the single-car crash died at the scene.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

Both Heath Road and Eastwood Road are closed and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/man-dead-as-car-hit-pole-and-flips-on-roof/news-story/4e5956a5e89387f55d3d22150580181d