Aussie teen killed in collision with mobile speed camera
The mobile speed camera vehicle was parked on the side of the road when an out of control Subaru Impreza collided into its rear.
A teenage passenger has tragically lost their life after a driver collided with a stationary and fully marked mobile speed camera vehicle on the side of the road.
Police were called to the scene in the very early hours of Sunday morning at Freemans Drive, Cooranbong, in Lake Macquarie NSW. Emergency services responded to reports of the crash at about 12.15am after a Subaru Impreza lost control and collided with the rear of a Hyundai Santa Fe which was parked on the side of the road and being used to house a mobile speed camera.
The passenger, 18, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene, NSW Police said in a statement on Sunday afternoon.
The driver, also aged 18, was freed by emergency services and taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
The parked state government vehicle was occupied by a worker, 43, who was seated in the Hyundai at the time of the crash. He suffered minor injuries and did not require treatment.
In addition to receiving medical attention, the driver has undergone mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. A crime scene was established which will be forensically examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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