Man dies after crashing car into Bondi shop

Updated October 13, 2026 — 5:00pm,first published 4:41pmA man has died after suffering a medical episode while driving, crashing his car into a shop in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.The 63-year-old died in hospital on Tuesday afternoon, following the crash at the intersection of Beach Road and Campbell Parade at Bondi Beach about 1.40pm.A man has been taken to hospital after crashing his car into an ice cream shop on Campbell Parade in Bondi Beach. The neighbouring barber shop has also closed for the afternoon.Janie BarrettThe white Mazda he was driving left the road and crashed into the front of the Luca & Luca gelato and matcha bar.The 63-year-old man is believed to have suffered a medical episode while driving. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.The Luca & Luca shopfront was damaged, but no other injuries were reported.The 63-year-old driver is in a critical condition in hospital. No one other injuries have been reported.Janie BarrettTraffic was diverted and motorists were told to avoid the area in the aftermath of the crash.The neighbouring AC FLO barbershop, owned by footballer Angus Crichton, closed for the afternoon.Angus Crichton will play rugby union for the NSW Waratahs next year after ending his NRL career with a grand final win earlier this month.Sitthixay Ditthavong“We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” a message posted to the shop’s social media said.Crichton played what is expected to be his final NRL game earlier in October, helping the Sydney Roosters to a Grand Final victory over the Newcastle Knights. He will switch codes to play rugby union for the NSW Waratahs in 2027 after 215 games in the NRL.Get alerts on breaking news as it happens. Sign up for our Breaking News Alert.Jack Gramenz is a breaking news reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect via email.From our partners