Teen dies in hospital days after car bursts into flames

An 18-year-old man has died in hospital four days after the car he was in with four other teens crashed into a tree and burst into flames.

A teenager has died in hospital after a police pursuit ended in a horror crash in Sydney’s lower north shore.

Five teens – aged between 16 and 18 years old – were seriously injured after the car they were crammed inside crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Cammeray.

An 18-year-old man, who was a back-seat passenger in the car, died overnight after spending the last four days at Royal North Shore Hospital.

An 18-year-old man has died in hospital days after a crash in Cammeray on Sunday. Picture: Len Walker

The crash came after the driver of a Holden Commodore – a 16-year-old girl – allegedly failed to pull over for police.

Officers had been called to the area following reports a 17-year-old boy had been assaulted by four other people.

“Police were called to a report that a male had been assaulted by four other persons, and obviously that vehicle was connected to that incident,” Detective Superintendent Paul Devaney said.

Four other teens that were in the car remain in hospital. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

“A 17-year-old male was assaulted and we believe he had organised to meet the occupants of the car – a Holden Commodore.

“The reason for that meeting is yet to be determined.”

When police tried to pull over the 16-year-old driver, it is alleged she sped away.

A police chase ensued but was quickly terminated due to the teen’s “manner of driving”.

Superintendent Paul Devaney said the incident would have ‘lifelong consequences’ for the teens involved. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

It was then that the car allegedly swerved and crashed into a tree, causing it to explode in flames.

“This was a horrific incident that is likely to have lifelong consequences for all involved,” Superintendent Devaney said.

Police allege the driver was unlicensed.