A passenger has died following a crash at Lake Macquarie overnight.
About 12.15am (Sunday 14 April 2024), emergency services were called to Freemans Drive, Cooranbong, following reports of a crash.
A Subaru Impreza was reportedly travelling northbound when it lost control and crashed into the rear of a Hyundai Santa Fe – a fully marked mobile speed camera vehicle – parked on the side of the road.
The passenger – a 18-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
The driver – also aged 18 – was freed by emergency services and taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment. He also went mandatory testing.
The 43-year-old man seated in the Hyundai, suffered minor injuries and did not require treatment.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene which will be forensically examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.