Single vehicle fatal crash, critical incident in Northern Beaches

A crime scene has been established following a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on the Northern Beaches overnight, NSW Police say.

Shortly before 11pm (Monday 13 November 2017), officers from Northern Beaches were following a vehicle on the Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen.

Officers attempt to stop vehicle.

The vehicle then crashed into a tree and caught alight. The male driver died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and officers from Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A critical incident team will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident.

That investigation will be subject to independent review and all information will be provided to the Coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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