January 9, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 17-year-old girl has died following a two-vehicle crash at Appin Village, south of Sydney. Police say a sedan and a ute collided on Appin Road on Thursday evening, 8 January. The teenage passenger died at the scene, while three other occupants of the sedan were taken to hospital. The driver of the ute has been charged with multiple offences and is due to face court.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026 (around 8:00pm)
  • Location: Appin Road, Appin Village, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Sedan — carrying four occupants from the same family
  • Ute — driven by a 22-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 17-year-old girl — sedan passenger; died at the scene.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 46-year-old man — sedan occupant; transported to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.
    • 30-year-old woman — sedan occupant; transported to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 12-year-old boy — sedan occupant; transported to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries.
    • 22-year-old man — ute driver; minor injuries; taken to Campbelltown Hospital for mandatory testing.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended Appin Road following reports of a collision.
  • Local residents and neighbours provided first aid and assisted occupants before emergency crews arrived.
  • The sedan occupants were extracted and transported to hospital.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

  • The 22-year-old ute driver has been charged with 14 offences, including aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death, driving at a dangerous speed, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • The accused was refused bail and is due to appear in the NSW Bail Division court.

Community Impact
The crash has deeply affected the Appin community, with residents describing the scene as devastating. Appin Road, a major route through the village, has a history of serious crashes, and local leaders have renewed calls for a bypass to improve safety.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to come forward.

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