The crash occurred after a police chase. Photo: Shri Gayathirie Rajen.
Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a teenager died following a police pursuit near Griffith.
At about 10:55 am last Tuesday (5 May), police were patrolling the Mid-Western Highway, near Sawmill Road, Rankins Springs, about 60 km north of Griffith, when they sighted a Mitsubishi with South Australian number plates.
Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop the Mitsubishi; however, the driver failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
While travelling north-east, the Mitsubishi reportedly crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with another vehicle.
The 17-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi died at the scene.
NSW Ambulance treated the 68-year-old female driver of the second vehicle. She was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A crime scene was established and a Critical Incident Team from Murray River Police District will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam/mobile phone footage who was travelling on the Sturt Highway or Mid-Western Highway between 7 and 11 am (Tuesday 5 May) in the lead-up to the crash to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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