A critical incident investigation is underway after a woman died in a two-vehicle crash in the Newcastle area.
Just after 2.40am today (Sunday 22 June 2025), officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were patrolling on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when they sighted a Holden sedan allegedly driving dangerously.
A pursuit was not initiated due to safety concerns.
A short time later, the Holden sedan collided with a Hyundai sedan further along Newcastle Road.
The passenger of the Hyundai – a woman believed to be in aged her 50s – died at the scene. She is yet to be formally identified.
The driver – a 28-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
The driver and a passenger of the Holden left the scene prior to police arrival.
Another two rear passengers in the Holden – two girls aged 15 and 17 – were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital under police guard.
A crime scene was established and a critical incident team from Hunter Valley Police District will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
Anyone with information, CCTV and or dashcam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
