Courts & Police
9 January, 2026
UPDATE: Driver charged after fatal crash in Appin on notorious stretch of road
A teenage girl has died following a crash in Appin overnight.
Fourteen charges have been laid against a driver after a 17 year old girl died following a crash in Appin overnight.
About 8pm yesterday, emergency services responded to a crash on Appin Road, Appin.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command found two vehicles had collided.
The driver of a Toyota Hilux utility, a 22-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Campbelltown Hospital under police guard for mandatory testing.
The four occupants of a Mazda sedan were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics with the driver, a 46-year-old man taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
A 30-year-old woman was also taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
A 12-year-old boy also received minor injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital.
Following inquiries, the 22-year-old man was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with 14 offences including –
aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death – speed more than 45km/h,
aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – speed more than 45km/h (two counts),
dangerous driving occasioning death – drive speed dangerous,
dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous,
dangerous driving occasioning grievious bodily harm – drive speed dangerous (two counts),
dangerous driving occasioning grievious bodily harm – drive manner dangerous (two counts),
negligent driving occasioning death,
negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm,
cause bodily harm by misconduct in charge of motor vehicle,
drive vehicle under influence of alcohol, and
drive motor vehicle – menaces another with intent.
The man was refused bail to appear at Bail Division – Court 6 tomorrow (Saturday 10 January 2026).
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