A young woman is under police guard in hospital today after a teenager died in a car crash on the Pacific Highway in New South Wales.
The 17-year-old boy was a passenger in a station wagon which smashed into a tree at Charmhaven on the state’s Central Coast about 1.30am. He was killed on impact.
Police say he has yet to be formally identified.
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The 19-year-old female driver left the scene but was found a short time later.
She was taken to Gosford Hospital where she is under police guard.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
The Pacific Highway was closed in both directions between Moala Parade and Jetty Avenue, Charmhaven, with local diversions in place.
Motorists should avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates and diversions.
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