Inquiries are continuing into a crash on Sydney’s North Shore yesterday, in which five people were injured.
A critical incident investigation was declared following the single-vehicle crash on West Street, Cammeray, about 4.40pm (Sunday 13 November 2022).
Police had initiated, then terminated, a pursuit involving a Holden Commodore shortly before it left the road and struck a tree.
A 16-year-old girl, who was allegedly driving the sedan, suffered head and spinal injuries, while a second 16-year-old girl suffered head and facial injuries.
Back-seat passengers included an 18-year-old man, who has suffered head and chest injuries, and two male youths, both aged 17. They are suffering spinal injuries, with one also being treated for abdominal injuries.
All are reported to be in a critical condition in Royal North Shore Hospital.
A critical incident team from Blue Mountains Police Area Command is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Mulvany.
The investigation will be subject to independent review.
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision or who witnessed the crash to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
