Two Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash on Northern Beaches

Two people have died after a single vehicle crash in Sydney's north.

About 10.45pm yesterday (Wednesday 18 September 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a black Toyota Corolla crashing into a tree and catching fire along Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation, Balgowlah.

NSW Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire.

Whilst yet to be positively identified the driver is believed to be a 23-year-old man and the passenger a 26-year-old woman.

Both died at the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services.

Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command established a crime scene that was later examined by specialist police.

An investigation has commenced to determine if speed was a factor.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about the incident – or who may have any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Manly Police Station 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.

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