Police and other emergency services attended a crash last night around 8.45pm where a car collided with a tree on Great South Road, Penrose between Church Street East and Southdown Lane.
The male driver, and sole occupant died at the scene.
The vehicle blocked the southbound lanes for some time, while Serious Crash Unit attended.
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash and no further information will be released until next of kin have been advised.
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Issued by Police Media Centre