Teens dies after slamming into parked tow truck at Thornleigh

A TEENAGE P-plate driver was killed instantly when his ute slammed into a parked tow truck in Sydney early this morning.

AN teenager is dead after he slammed his ute into a parked flat bed tow truck in Sydney’s north this morning.

The horror crash took place on Duffy Ave about 1.20am.

The cab of the ute was crushed by the tow truck tray. Picture: Bill Hearne

It is understood the metal tray of the tow truck struck the teen upon impact, killing him instantly.

His male passenger, believed to be in his teens was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital with minor injuries.

The teenage driver was killed instantly. Picture: Bill Hearne

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident. Seven News is reporting police will look into whether alcohol was a factor.

Photos from the scene show two sets of skid marks leading up to the spot where the driver lost control and struck the truck.

Two sets of skid marks were left on the road leading up to the spot where the ute struck the truck. Picture: Bill Hearne

Nine News is reporting the teenage driver was earlier at a park with friends who were travelling in a separate car when the crash occurred.

A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.

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Originally published as Teens dies after slamming into parked tow truck at Thornleigh