A teenage boy has died following a crash on the Central Coast this morning.
About 1.30am (Wednesday 32 July 2024), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Charmhaven, following reports of a single vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District arrived to find a station wagon had hit a tree.
A 17-year-old male passenger died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
The 19-year-old female driver left the scene but was later located a short time later.
She was taken to Gosford Hospital where she is under police guard.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
The Pacific Highway remains closed in both directions between Moala Parade and Jetty Avenue, Charmhaven, with local diversions in place.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates and diversions.
