July 30, 2026

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Incident Overview

Police were searching for a driver after a pursuit ended in a three-vehicle crash at Busby in Western Sydney on Thursday, 30 July 2026. 7NEWS reported that the driver left the scene after a white Mitsubishi Lancer collided with a green minivan, which then struck a truck.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
  • Approximate time: About 10:30 pm
  • Location: Heckenberg Avenue, Busby, New South Wales

People and Vehicles Involved

7NEWS reported that officers attempted to stop a white Mitsubishi Lancer on Heckenberg Avenue because of its reported manner of driving. The driver did not stop and a pursuit began. About two minutes later, the Mitsubishi collided with a green minivan, which in turn struck a truck.

Injuries and Fatalities

The source reported that a passenger left in the Mitsubishi was assessed as uninjured and released by police. The minivan driver was also reported to be uninjured. A 35-year-old female passenger in the minivan was described as shaken and was taken to hospital as a precaution. No fatality was reported.

Emergency Response

Police attended shortly after the crash. The available report does not provide further detail about emergency treatment, hospital outcome, traffic conditions, or road closures.

Police Investigation

The driver was reported to have left the scene before officers arrived and was being sought. The available report does not identify the driver or record a charge, final cause of the collision, or any determination of fault or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

Police urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. This article relies on the relevant entry in a 7NEWS live blog and is limited to the incident-specific details it records.

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