January 3, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 28-year-old man has been hospitalised after an alleged police pursuit ended in a two-vehicle crash in Western Sydney. Police say an allegedly stolen car was spotted on the M4 Motorway on Friday night before a pursuit that was later terminated. A short time later, the vehicle crashed into another car on Reservoir Road at Blacktown. Both drivers were treated for injuries, and investigations are ongoing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 2 January 2026 (around 8:50pm)
  • Location: Reservoir Road, Blacktown, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Passenger vehicle — allegedly stolen; driven by a 28-year-old man
  • Passenger vehicle — driven by a 25-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Other Injuries:
    • 28-year-old man — driver of the allegedly stolen vehicle; trapped in wreckage, treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital.
    • 25-year-old man — driver of the second vehicle; treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital.

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and NSW Ambulance attended the crash scene on Reservoir Road.
  • Fire and rescue crews freed the 28-year-old driver from the wreckage.
  • Both drivers were transported to hospital for treatment.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and subsequent crash.

  • The pursuit was terminated prior to the collision, according to NSW Police.
  • No charges have been laid at this stage.

Community Impact
The crash caused local disruption in Blacktown on Friday night and highlighted ongoing concerns around police pursuits and alleged stolen vehicles in Western Sydney.

Appeal for Information
Police are continuing investigations and urge anyone with information to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.