Three people have died in a two-vehicle crash in Sydney after a man fled from police who were attempting to conduct a welfare check. The incident occurred in Sans Souci, southern Sydney, in the early hours of Saturday.
Police were called to a property in Gymea Bay at 12:25am for a welfare check concerning a mental health incident. Upon arrival, a 42-year-old man drove away in a white Audi. Shortly after, reports came in that the Audi had rolled over a concrete barrier and landed on a blue Toyota sedan about 7km away in Sans Souci.
The driver of the Audi and the two occupants of the Toyota died at the scene. They are yet to be formally identified. Superintendent Graham Hibbs described the scene as 'horrific' and expressed sympathy for the families.
Police believe the Audi was travelling at 'considerable speed' at the time of the crash. Between 20 and 40 bystanders attempted to help when one of the cars caught fire. A crime scene has been established, and investigations are ongoing, with drugs and alcohol being considered as factors.
