Car smashes through Bondi gelato shop, and a 63-year-old man dies
A 63-year-old man died in hospital after his car crashed through the front of Luca and Luca Gelato in Bondi.
A car crashed through the front of Luca and Luca Gelato in Bondi about 1.40pm on Tuesday. The popular shop sits on the corner of Campbell Parade and Beach Road.
A 63-year-old man was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in critical condition. NSW Police confirmed that the man had died in hospital.
The driver is believed to have had a medical episode shortly before the crash. No other injuries were reported.
Photos show major damage to the white SUV and the front of the shop. Police said a report will be prepared for the Coroner, and an investigation has been launched.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area while emergency crews respond.
- about 1.40pm on Tuesday
- Time of crash
- St Vincent's Hospital
- Hospital
Why it mattersThe crash hit a well-known shop in the middle of the afternoon, and authorities have launched an investigation.
AustraliaNo broad effect yet; the Coroner's report may show how a driver's health played a part in the crash.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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