NSW Police Force

09/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/31/2024 18:10

Pillion passenger dies following crash - North St Marys

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Pillion passenger dies following crash - North St Marys

Sunday, 01 September 2024 09:52:31 AM

A man has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Sydney's northwest last week.

Just after 6.00pm on Monday 26 August 2024, emergency services were called to Kurrajong Road, North St Marys, following reports of a two-vehicle crash involving a trail bike.

Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command were told a silver Honda hatchback and a trail bike collided.

The rider - a 19-year-old man - was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics with injuries in his ankle and knee before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition.

His pillion passenger - a 20-year-old man - was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics with head, chest and spinal injuries before being taken to the same hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of hatchback - a 25-year-old man - was not injured and he was taken to the same hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced.

About 12.30pm on Wednesday 28 August 2024, police received notification that the 20-year-old pillion passenger had passed away at hospital.

As inquiries by the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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