Burnout ends in tragedy as one man is killed and two others are injured during a late-night street meet
A car has ploughed into three people, killing one, after burnout stunt in the NSW Hunter Valley went horribly wrong.
Emergency services were called to a crash on a fire trail off Haul Road, Stockrington, about 22km southeast of Kurri Kurri, just after 12am on Sunday.
Officers arrived at the scene and were told a modified Ford Fairmont sedan was performing a burnout when it hit three people.
A 53-year-old man was among those hit by the car and suffered critical head injuries.
He died a short time later.
Two women were also injured in the incident, but left the scene before emergency services arrived.
The car was driven from the scene, following the crash, and allegedly found burnt-out less than three hours later about 2.40am on McFarlanes Road, Chisolm.
Police have seized the vehicle, which will now undergo forensic examination.
A crime scene has been established at both locations and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident.
Following extensive inquiries, a 22-year-old man was arrested about 5.30pm yesterday at Maitland Police Station, where he was charged with several offences, including dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous; two counts of causing bodily harm by misconduct while in charge of a motor vehicle; negligent driving occasioning death; negligent driving not involving death or grievous bodily harm; prolonging or sustaining loss of traction; and failing to comply with a requirement made under section.
Detectives have also asked anyone who may have mobile phone or dashcam vision relevant to the investigation to come forward.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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