17-year-old boy dies in horrific Sydney highway crash

Tragedy has struck in the early hours of Sunday morning after a teenage boy died in a serious crash on a major highway.

A teenage boy has died following a serious crash in Sydney in the early hours of the morning.

A Ford Territory was reportedly travelling in the northbound lanes on the Princes Highway at Loftus, in Sydney’s south, just after 3am Sunday when it left the road and collided with a number of trees.

A number of nearby witnesses assisted the driver and sole occupant of the car, a 17-year-old man, before emergency services arrived.

However, the teenager died at the scene.

The boy’s car reportedly left the road and crashed into a number of trees. Picture: Monique Harmer / Daily Telegraph

Sutherland Shire Police officers attended and established a crime scene, which will be forensically examined.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

The Princes Highway has been closed northbound at Old Bush Rd due to the crash, with traffic diverted via Old Bush Rd and Wheatley Road/Loftus Ave to the Grand Parade.

This diversion is suitable for light vehicles only and heavy vehicles will be parked on site.

Drivers have been told to avoid the area, use an alternate route and allow extra travel time.

Police have urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage who has not yet come forward to contact Sutherland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as 17-year-old boy dies in horrific Sydney highway crash