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Elanora Heights: Boy, 16, dies in car crash on Caladenia Close

One boy is dead after a car full of teenagers crashed into a fence on Sydney’s northern beaches last night. Police are investigating the incident.

A teenager is dead after a horrific car crash in a semirural street of Sydney’s northern beaches overnight.

The boy, 16, was a passenger in the car when it left the road on Caladenia Close, Elanora Heights, and careered into a fence about 11.20pm on Saturday.

NSW Police said in a statement the boy suffered critical head injuries and died at the scene despite the efforts of first responders.

A wrecked car at the scene last night. Picture : Steve Tyson
A wrecked car at the scene last night. Picture : Steve Tyson
Family arriving of those in the car arrived at the scene. Picture: 7 News
Family arriving of those in the car arrived at the scene. Picture: 7 News

Six people – five male, one female – were in the car at the time and are believed to be aged in their teens.

The driver was a 17-year-old boy.

The P-plater was behind the wheel of a Holden Commodore station wagon, which did not have enough seats or seat belts to accommodate six passengers, a NSW Police spokeswoman said.

There were six people in the car, police said. Picture: 7 News
There were six people in the car, police said. Picture: 7 News

The other passengers were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for precautionary checks, and the driver underwent mandatory testing.

Images from the scene show the crumpled vehicle next to a steel and brick fence.

Inquiries are continuing and anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/breaking-news/elanora-heights-boy-16-dies-in-car-crash-on-caladenia-close/news-story/b18949450081cfe2587464a10cda8f33