Young Woman’s Life Cut Short in Fiery Crash as She Flees Police in NSW’s Hunter Region
- A young woman, believed to be in her 30s, has died in a horrific car crash while attempting to evade police in the NSW Hunter region.
- The woman’s car slammed into a telegraph pole and burst into flames on Buchanan Rd in Buchanan, leaving her with no chance of survival.
- A critical incident has been declared, and an independent review will be conducted by the Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
A heart-stopping police pursuit turned deadly in the NSW Hunter region on Friday morning, claiming the life of a young woman who was attempting to flee from authorities. The woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a telegraph pole on Buchanan Rd in Buchanan, sending her vehicle up in flames.
Police had attempted to stop the woman, who was driving alone, at around 10:45am, but she briefly stopped before speeding off. Moments later, her car slammed into the pole, leaving her with fatal injuries. Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the tragic incident has been declared a critical incident, with the Professional Standards Command and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission set to conduct an independent review. A report will also be prepared for the coroner.
In a statement, police confirmed that the woman’s death would be subject to a thorough investigation. “The investigation will be subject to an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission,” they said.
The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many residents expressing their condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones. As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
A press conference is expected to be held later on Friday, where police will provide further details about the incident.