March 5, 2026

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Incident Overview
A police pursuit in Western Sydney ended in a crash between an allegedly stolen car and a semi-trailer at Tregear. Two teenagers were taken to hospital under police guard after the collision, while the truck driver was uninjured.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026 (12:30pm)
  • Location: Forrester Road and Hatherton Road, Tregear, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Allegedly stolen car (reported stolen from Blacktown Hospital)
  • Semi-trailer truck

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported
  • Injuries:
    • 17-year-old girl, alleged driver, minor injuries, treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken under police guard to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition
    • 16-year-old boy, alleged passenger, serious injuries, taken under police guard to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition
    • Truck driver, uninjured, to undergo mandatory testing

Emergency Response

  • NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 17-year-old at the scene.
  • Both teenagers were transported to Westmead Hospital under police guard and were reported to be in stable conditions.
  • Road closure and diversion details were not provided.

Police Investigation
Investigations into the crash are ongoing. Police allege the teenagers failed to stop when officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Francis Road at Rooty Hill before the crash at Tregear.

  • Charges laid, if any: Not stated.
  • Court appearances: Not stated.

Community Impact
The incident caused disruption in Western Sydney as police responded to the pursuit and crash, with the intersection at Forrester Road and Hatherton Road becoming the focus of emergency activity.

Appeal for Information
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV from the area around Forrester Road and Hatherton Road at Tregear around 12:30pm to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.