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Incident Overview
An 80-year-old woman has tragically lost her life in a two-vehicle crash on the M7 motorway in Western Sydney. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2024, on the Sunnyholt Road off-ramp at Acacia Gardens, near Blacktown.
Location and Time
The crash happened around 3:40 pm on the eastbound lanes of the M7 motorway, specifically on the Sunnyholt Road off-ramp at Acacia Gardens, near Blacktown, Sydney.
Vehicles Involved
The crash involved two vehicles: a car (make and model unspecified) and a utility (ute).
Crash Description
The car, carrying an elderly couple, and the ute, carrying two men in their 20s, collided on the Sunnyholt Road off-ramp. The specific details of how the crash occurred are not yet available, as the incident is under investigation.
Injuries/Fatalities
The 80-year-old woman who was a front-seat passenger in the car died at the scene. The driver of the car, also in their 80s, and the two men in their 20s who were in the ute were not injured.
Emergency Response
Emergency services attended the scene, but the woman could not be saved. Both drivers were taken for mandatory testing, which is standard procedure in fatal crashes.
Investigation
NSW Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Traffic Disruption
The eastbound lanes of the M7 motorway were closed at the scene of the crash for several hours while police investigated. Diversions were put in place at Richmond Road, and motorists were advised to check Live Traffic for updates.
Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact NSW Police. This could include details about the events leading up to the crash, the movements of the vehicles involved, or any other relevant observations.
Community Impact
This tragic incident has saddened the local community and caused significant disruption to traffic flow on a major motorway in Sydney. It also highlights the importance of road safety for all drivers, regardless of age.
Contributing Factors
The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation.