Police arrest teenager over fatal North Lambton crash
A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22.
The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child.
Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair.
The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police.
Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle.
The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition.
The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates.
Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns.
A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Police were then called to the crash.
Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang.
A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22.
The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child.
Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair.
The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police.
Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle.
The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition.
The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates.
Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns.
A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Police were then called to the crash.
Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang.
A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22.
The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child.
Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair.
The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police.
Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle.
The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition.
The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates.
Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns.
A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Police were then called to the crash.
Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang.
A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22.
The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child.
Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair.
The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police.
Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle.
The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition.
The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates.
Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns.
A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Police were then called to the crash.
Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang.
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