Police have commenced an investigation following a serious motor vehicle crash in Sydney's south west overnight.
About 10.40pm (Sunday 4 August 2024), emergency services were called to Davies Road, Padstow, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Bankstown Police Area Command attended and found a white Audi alight after colliding with a silver Nissan.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze.
Police were told the occupants of the Audi - believed to be three men - left the scene before police arrival.
The driver of the Nissan, a 39-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene has been established and specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Bankstown Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
