Police Pursuit Precedes Serious Collision
A police operation in Sydney's western suburbs turned to tragedy on Saturday night, resulting in three people, including two police officers, being rushed to hospital. The incident began at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday when officers from the Nepean command attempted to pull over a white VW Golf on Dean Park for a random breath test.
When the driver of the Golf failed to stop, police initiated a short pursuit. This chase was terminated a short time later after officers lost sight of the vehicle. Subsequently, police conducted extensive patrols of the local area in an attempt to locate the car.
Head-On Crash on Debrincat Avenue
During these patrols, a police car was involved in a head-on collision with a Holden sedan. The serious crash occurred on Debrincat Avenue in the nearby suburb of North St Marys.
The impact resulted in significant injuries for all involved. A male constable and a female senior constable, both aged 25, were transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. The driver of the Holden, a 47-year-old man, was in a more serious condition and was rushed to Westmead Hospital, where he was reported to be in a serious but stable condition.
Critical Investigation and Scene Examination
In the aftermath of the collision, Debrincat Avenue remained cordoned off throughout Sunday as a dedicated crime scene. Forensic officers and detectives meticulously examined the area to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the crash.
A critical investigation has been launched to scrutinise the events surrounding the incident. This probe will be subject to an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and will also receive oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, ensuring a transparent process.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers, as the investigation continues to develop.
