Courts & Police
9 January, 2026
Update: Driver charged following fatal crash - Appin
A man will appear in Court after being charged following a fatal crash in Sydney’s south west last night.
A man will appear in Court after being charged following a fatal crash in Sydney’s south west last night.
About 8pm yesterday (Thursday 8 January 2026), emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Appin Road, Appin.
Officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended and 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 17-year-old girl died at the scene.
A 12-year-old boy received minor injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital.
The Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Following inquiries, the 22-year-old man was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he charged with 14 offences –
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),
neglgigent 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 – menances another with intent.
The man was refused bail to appear at Bail Division – Court 6 tomorrow (Saturday 10 January 2026). We will keep readers updated.
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