SUV Driver Flees After Collision Leaves Woman Trapped – Kogarah, NSW – 24 August 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A serious crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 24, 2025, when a black Hyundai SUV collided with a silver Mazda wagon on Warialda Street in Kogarah, southern Sydney. The collision left both vehicles severely damaged. A 20-year-old female passenger in the Mazda was briefly trapped and had to be freed by firefighters, while the 17-year-old female driver of the wagon escaped uninjured. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, fled the scene on foot but was later located by police and taken to hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.

“A 20-year-old female passenger in the Mazda was trapped for a short time before being freed by firefighters.” — 7NEWS report

• Crash Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 (approximately 1:00 am)
• Location: Warialda Street, Kogarah, southern Sydney, New South Wales

• Black Hyundai SUV (driven by a 23-year-old man)
• Silver Mazda wagon (driven by a 17-year-old female)

• Fatality:
  • No fatalities reported.
• Serious Injuries:
  • 20-year-old female passenger in the Mazda, trapped briefly, freed by firefighters, taken for medical assessment.
• No Injuries:
  • 17-year-old female Mazda driver, uninjured.
  • 23-year-old Hyundai SUV driver, located nearby and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

The crash disrupted residents in Kogarah during the early morning hours, with emergency crews closing the street to free the trapped passenger and secure the wreckage. The incident has raised concern over reckless driving in suburban Sydney neighbourhoods, particularly in areas with high pedestrian and traffic activity.

Emergency Response

• Firefighters freed the 20-year-old passenger trapped in the Mazda.
• Police located the SUV driver a short distance from the scene after he fled.
• The man was transported to hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.
• Both vehicles sustained extensive damage, with twisted doors and crumpled body panels.

“The 23-year-old male driver of the SUV fled the scene but was located a short distance away by police.” — NSW Police

Investigation

NSW Police are examining:

• The circumstances leading to the SUV colliding with the Mazda wagon on Warialda Street.
• The actions of the SUV driver before and after the crash.
• Dashcam or CCTV footage from the Kogarah area at the time of the collision.

Appeal for Information

Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

• Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppers.com.au](https://www.crimestoppers.com.au)
• Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police directly via Policelink or a local police station.