A driver has now been charged following a fatal single-vehicle crash near South Grafton last August.
About 12.30am on Friday 29 August 2025, emergency services were called to Bent Street, South Grafton, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and located a vehicle that had crashed into a tree.
The front passenger of the car, a 19-year-old man, was located deceased at the scene.
The driver, a 39-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established by police attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District and an investigation into the crash commenced.
Following an extensive investigation by the Mid North Coast Crash Investigation Unit, police have charged a 39-year-old man with three offences - dangerous driving occasioning death - drive manner dangerous, negligent driving occasioning death and drive whilst disqualified.
The man is expected to appear at Grafton Local Court on 20 April 2026.
