BY IAN CROUCH
A man will face court today (Wednesday 25 June 2025) charged after a fatal crash near Newcastle at the weekend.
The crash happened about 2.40am Sunday (22 June 2025), when a Commodore sedan and a Hyundai sedan collided on Newcastle Road at North Lambton
A 55-year-old woman, who was a passenger in a Hyundai, died at the scene.
The driver of that car – a 28-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. Police were later informed that the woman was pregnant and had subsequently lost her unborn child.
The driver and front-seat passenger of the Commodore allegedly left the scene prior to police arrival.
The two passengers in the back seat of the Commodore – girls aged 15 and 17 – were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they remain in serious conditions.
Following extensive inquiries, police attached to Strike Force Carrarang – assisted by Operation UTAH officers – arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 24 June 2025).
He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with seven offences,
- Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death – escaping pursuit,
- Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – escaping pursuit,
- Cause bodily harm by misconduct - in charge of motor vehicle (three counts)
- Use vehicle displaying misleading number plate, and
- Never licensed person drive vehicle on road.
The man, from Wallsend, has been refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court later today (Wednesday 25 June 2025).
The critical incident investigation is ongoing by Hunter Valley Police District and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command, oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
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| The crash scene at North Lambton |
