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ABC News
24-06-2025
- ABC News
Man, 19, arrested over crash that killed woman and unborn child
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in relation to a two-vehicle crash near Newcastle, where a woman and an unborn baby died. Police said that on Sunday about 2.40am a patrolling officer saw a sedan, allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates, driving on Newcastle Roadin North Lambton. An attempt was made to stop the vehicle, but police allege it continued driving dangerously, and a decision was made not to engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns. A short time later, a second police car allegedly saw the sedan cross onto the wrong side of the road and then officers lost sight of the vehicle. Police continued to monitor the area before being called to reports of a head-on crash between the sedan and another vehicle. A passenger in the vehicle, a woman believed to be 55, died at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, was taken to John Hunter Hospital, where she remains in a serious condition. Police said the woman was pregnant and had subsequently lost her unborn child. The driver of the sedan and the front passenger allegedly fled the scene before police arrived. Two rear seat passengers in the sedan, two girls aged 15 and 17, were taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition. Just after 3pm today, a 19-year-old man was arrested at a home in Mayfield. He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police. Police said officers have also spoken to a 17-year-old girl, who they believe was the front passenger in the vehicle. Inquiries into the crash continue under Strike Force Carrarang.
ABC News
22-06-2025
- ABC News
Police launch investigation after woman dies in two-car crash in Newcastle
Police have launched a critical incident investigation over the death of a woman in a two-car crash in Newcastle. Just after 2:40am on Sunday, police said patrolling officers saw a sedan allegedly driving dangerously on Newcastle Road, North Lambton. They said a pursuit was not initiated due to safety concerns. A short time later, the sedan collided with another car near Arthur Street. The passenger of the other car, a woman believed to be aged in her 50s, died at the scene. She is yet to be formally identified. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, was treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition. Police said the driver of the sedan had left the scene before officers arrived. However, two rear passengers — two girls aged 15 and 17 — were taken to hospital under police guard. Newcastle Road was closed eastbound for more than seven hours as police investigated and cleaned up the scene. A crime scene was established and a critical incident team from Hunter Valley Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police said the investigation would be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
