Teenage Girl Tragically Killed in Road Accident Near Wee Waa, NSW

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, 28 February 2024, a 15-year-old girl died following a vehicle rollover on Werah Creek Road at Wee Waa, approximately 40 kilometres west of Narrabri in rural New South Wales. The vehicle, carrying two teenage passengers, rolled after the driver allegedly lost control in the late evening.

NSW Police attended the scene and declared the incident a fatal crash. A 16-year-old boy who was also a passenger was seriously injured and transported to hospital. The 44-year-old driver was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with multiple driving offences.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Werah Creek Road at Wee Waa, approximately 40 kilometres west of Narrabri, at around 7:45 pm on Wednesday evening.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Motor vehicle (rollover)
• Driver: 44-year-old male
• Passengers: 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 15-year-old girl, passenger (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 16-year-old boy, passenger (transported to hospital, serious injuries)

Emergency Response

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance Service attended the scene following the rollover. The 16-year-old passenger was transported to hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. The scene was secured and investigated by police.

Investigation

NSW Police are leading the investigation into the fatal crash. The 44-year-old driver has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death, negligent driving, and driving with passengers in an unsafe manner. He was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in Narrabri Local Court.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the incident on Werah Creek Road to contact Narrabri Police Station on 02 6799 6600 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.