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.

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

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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The crash had closed part of the Pacific Highway at Charmhaven on Wednesday morning but the roadway reopened just after 9.30am.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates and diversions.

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