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The Advertiser
24-06-2025
- The Advertiser
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.
Sky News AU
24-06-2025
- Sky News AU
Man arrested after fatal Newcastle hit-and-run
A teenager has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 55-year old woman and seriously injured three others near Newcastle on Sunday. A 19-year old man was arrested at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on Tuesday, who police believe was behind the wheel of a Holden Commodore involved in the deadly collision. It is alleged officers attempted to pull over the Commodore with unauthorised plates on Newcastle Rd in Wallsend about 2.40pm on Sunday, but it failed to stop. Police claim the driver of the Commodore continued in a dangerous manner, but officers did not pursue the vehicle over safety concerns. Another police vehicle spotted the Commodore on Newcastle Rd in North Lambton a short time later when it allegedly crossed onto the wrong side of the road then lost sight of the car. Police received reports there had been a head-on collision between the Holden Commodore and a Hyundai sedan travelling in the opposite direction, killing its 55-year old passenger at the scene. The 28-year old driver of the Hyundai and two female passengers aged 15 and 17 in the rear of the car were seriously injured in the crash. They were rushed to John Hunter Hospital by paramedics and remain there in a serious condition. The driver of the Hyundai was pregnant and lost her unborn child following the crash. The driver and front passenger of the Holden fled the scene before police arrived. A crime scene was established a critical incident team from the Hunter Valley began investigating. Officers from Strike Force Carrarang and Operation UTAH arrested the teen two days after the crash, he was taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police. Officers also spoke with a 17-year old girl believed to be the front passenger of the Commodore. A police spokesman said a critical incident team was also investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. Originally published as Police arrested 19-year-old man over a fatal Newcastle hit-and-run
