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Incident Overview
A 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital after a sedan and an SUV collided on the Great Western Highway at Minchinbury. The teenager was ejected from the sedan during the crash, according to 7NEWS.
Location and Time
- Crash date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Approximate time: About 10.30pm
- Location: Great Western Highway, Minchinbury, New South Wales
People and Vehicles Involved
The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old boy and carried two 16-year-old female passengers. The SUV was driven by a 30-year-old man. The available report does not identify the vehicles by make or model.
Injuries and Fatalities
Paramedics treated the ejected passenger and took her to hospital in a stable condition. The sedan driver, the second teenage passenger and the SUV driver were reported to be uninjured.
Emergency Response
Emergency services attended the highway and both vehicles were later towed from the scene. Footage reported by 7NEWS showed police examining debris beside the roadway.
Police Investigation
Police administered roadside tests to both drivers, with negative results reported. Those tests do not determine every aspect of the collision, and inquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing. The source does not provide a final finding about cause or legal responsibility.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with relevant information has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers.