A teenager has died following a crash in the state’s New England region overnight.
About 1am (Sunday 18 June 2023), police conducting patrols in Boggabilla located a Ford Falcon that had crashed into a power pole.
The driver died at the scene. While he is yet to be formally identified, he’s believed to be a 17-year-old from Queensland.
The passenger, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Goondiwindi Hospital in Queensland where he was treated for minor injuries.
Officers from New England Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
It’s believed the teens had driven from Queensland shortly prior to the crash.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or the events leading up to it, to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
