St Marys: Great Western Highway closed after police incident leaves one dead, another on run in Sydney
One of Sydney’s major motorways has been closed in both directions after a major crash left one person dead and another on the run from police.
A critical incident investigation has been declared after the man died following the crash at St Marys.
At about 4am on Tuesday, two officers in a fully-marked police vehicle saw a dark-grey Holden Insignia sedan stopped on Mamre Road at St Marys.
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Police followed and found the sedan had hit a silver Toyota Corolla hatchback. The driver of the sedan then allegedly fled the scene on foot.
The driver of the hatchback died at the scene and he is yet to be formally identified, but he is believed to be in his 40s.
A 43-year-old man, alleged to be the driver of the sedan, was arrested a short time later on Chapel Street.
He has been taken to Nepean Hospital under police guard for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from North Shore police area command is investigating. The investigation will also be subject to an independent review.
Anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV vision or information about the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions at St Marys, between Glossop Street and Sydney Street.
Light vehicles are diverting via Glossop Street, Brisbane Street and Sydney Street in both directions. Heavy vehicles can use Mamre Road, the M4 and the M7. Drivers should monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.
