Teacher Karen Mitchell killed in Glenorie car crash
Students and staff at an Anglican college in Sydney’s northwest have been devastated by the death of a “dedicated and caring” science teacher who was killed in a head on collision.
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The school community of Arndell Anglican College in Sydney’s northwest has been devastated to learn of the tragic death of a teacher in a car accident.
Staff and students at the Anglican college in Oakville were notified of science teacher Karen Mitchell’s death this morning, following a serious head on crash on Cattai Ridge Rd, Glenorie, before 5pm on Monday, September 16.
Principal Dr Gareth Leechman said the school’s thoughts and prayers were with the family and friends of the 34-year-old woman.
“We wish to advise the college community of the sad passing of Miss Karen Mitchell who was involved in a fatal car accident on Cattai Ridge Road yesterday afternoon,” he said in a statement to parents on Tuesday.
“Karen was a dedicated and caring science teacher and we know that the news of her passing will impact our staff and students greatly.
“Students have been advised of Karen’s passing and our counselling team will be offering support to students and staff as they grieve the loss of their teacher and friend. This support will be made available throughout this week.”
The 34-year-old teacher, who joined Arndell Anglican as a science teacher in January 2017, recently joined a Homes of Hope mission with students in Fiji, where she helped run classes at St Christopher’s orphanage in Suva.
Miss Mitchell died at the scene of the collision, which left the driver of another car, a 48-year-old man, with serious leg and internal injuries.
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He was flown to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A NSW Police spokeswoman said officers from The Hills police attended and established a crime scene.
“Officers from the Metropolitan Investigation Unit will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and prepare a brief for the coroner,” she said.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or have dashcam vision, should contact police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”