Teenager killed, woman under police guard following Central Coast car crash

A teenage boy has died and a woman is under police guard in hospital after a car crash on the Central Coast overnight.

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July 31, 2024 - 10:02AM

A single-vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway on NSW Central Coast has claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy, who has yet to be formally identified. Picture: TNV

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A teenager has died and a woman is under police guard in hospital after the car they were travelling in ploughed into a tree on the Central Coast on Wednesday.

Paramedics were called to the site shortly before 1.30am following reports of a single vehicle crash.

Police were told a station wagon had left the roadway before it smashed into a tree.

A 17-year-old male passenger died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

The car was completely destroyed. Picture: TNV

Police say the car left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Credit: TNV

Police said the 19-year-old female driver initially left the scene but was found by officers a short time later.

She was taken to Gosford Hospital where she is under police guard.

The Pacific Highway was closed between Moala Parade and Jetty Avenue in both directions. Picture: TNV

Emergency services are the scene on Wednesday morning. Picture: TNV

A crime scene was established and an investigation into circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.

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

CHARMHAVEN: The Pacific Hwy remains closed btn Jetty Ave and Moala Pde due to a serious car crash. Light vehicles are diverting via Moala Pde, Panorama Ave and Jetty Ave. Heavy vehicles will need to use the M1 instead. Allow extra time.
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