Driver charged with dangerous driving after Bankstown crash leaves passenger in critical condition

A man has been charged following a serious crash in Sydney’s southwest that left a woman in critical condition.

A man has been charged following a serious crash in Sydney’s southwest that left his female passenger in critical condition.

Emergency services responded to Fenwick St, Bankstown, at about 7.50pm on Saturday after reports a vehicle crashed into a parked car.

The 23-year-old female passenger was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver, a 26-year-old man, was subjected to roadside testing which allegedly returned a positive result.

He was taken to hospital for mandatory testing and treatment before being discharged and transported to Liverpool Police Station.

The 26-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving, and loss of traction.

He was refused bail and appeared before Liverpool Local Court on Monday.

Originally published as Driver charged with dangerous driving after Bankstown crash leaves passenger in critical condition