Police are responding to double fatal crash - Lansdowne

Two males have died following a single-vehicle crash in Sydney's south west overnight.

About 11pm (Sunday 13 September 2020), emergency services were called to Henry Lawson Drive near the Hume Highway, Lansdowne, after reports a Volkswagen Golf had crashed into a tree.

The driver and passenger died at the scene and are yet to be formally identified.

Officers from Bankstown Police Area Command established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist forensic police.

As inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue, anyone who may have dashcam footage or information are urged to contact Bankstown Police Station on (02) 9783 2199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Henry Lawson Drive between the Hume Highway and Milperra Road remains closed in both directions, please visit www.livetraffic.com for the latest updates prior to travelling.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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