Teenager Logan Power, 18, Killed in Taminda Car Crash – March 9, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, March 9, 2025, an 18-year-old passenger named Logan Power was killed in a single-vehicle collision in Taminda, a residential suburb of Tamworth in northeast New South Wales. The Ford Sedan he was traveling in left the roadway and struck a power pole on Barnes Street at approximately 2:00 am, causing fatal injuries to Logan and serious injuries to three other occupants.

NSW Police and paramedics attended the scene in the early morning hours. Three injured occupants—the 25-year-old male driver, an 18-year-old male passenger, and a 25-year-old female passenger—were transported to Tamworth Hospital. The driver remains in serious condition with leg injuries; the other two passengers are stable.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Barnes Street in Taminda, a quiet residential suburb of Tamworth, at approximately 2:00 am on Monday, March 9, 2025. The crash site was near a power pole under low-light conditions.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Ford Sedan
• Direction: left the roadway
• Driver: 25-year-old male (serious condition, leg injuries)
• Passengers: Logan Power, 18 years old (deceased at scene); 18-year-old male (stable); 25-year-old female (stable)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Logan Power, 18-year-old passenger (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 25-year-old male driver of Ford Sedan (Tamworth Hospital, serious condition with leg injuries)
• 18-year-old male passenger (Tamworth Hospital, stable)
• 25-year-old female passenger (Tamworth Hospital, stable)

Community Impact

Logan’s death has deeply affected the Tamworth community. Friends and family have shared tributes on social media, remembering him as a vibrant, kind-hearted teenager known for his contagious laugh and ability to light up any room. He was passionate about motorbikes and country music. His sister posted a poignant tribute featuring a photo of Logan with his identical twin brother, accompanied by the song “Something in the Orange,” writing that she would play it every day until reunited with him.

Emergency Response

Paramedics and NSW Police arrived swiftly at the scene on Barnes Street. Despite paramedics’ efforts, Logan was pronounced deceased at the scene. The three injured occupants were transported to Tamworth Hospital for treatment, with the driver receiving urgent attention due to the severity of leg injuries sustained in the collision.

Investigation

NSW Police Major Crash Unit is conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Investigators are examining potential contributing factors including speed, driver impairment, distraction, mechanical failure, visibility conditions, and road design. A coroner’s report will be prepared to formally determine the cause of the crash.

NSW Police have appealed for witnesses or any persons with dashcam footage of Barnes Street in the early morning hours of March 9, 2025, to come forward and assist investigators in piecing together the events leading to the collision.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists with dashcam footage, or any persons with information about the collision to contact NSW Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be reported online at crimestoppers.com.au.