John Renshaw Drive Hunter: Learner driver killed, second boy fights for life after horror crash at Black Hill
A learner driver has been killed and another boy in the same car is fighting for life after a horrific two-car crash in the NSW Hunter region.
Police and emergency services responded to calls after the serious collision between a car and a ute at about 9pm on Tuesday evening.
On arrival at John Renshaw Drive, Black Hill, officers found a Holden commodore and Ford utility had collided and the learner driver of the Holden, a 17-year-old boy, had died at the scene.
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The front passenger of the Holden, a 56-year-old man, was also treated at the scene and taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.
The driver of the utility, a 62-year-old woman, was treated for minor injuries and taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police have established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the cause of the crash and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area as John Renshaw Drive is closed and refer to Livetraffic.com for the most up to date information.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
