NSW police officer killed ‘instantly’ after car she was travelling in crashed into tree in Redfern
Summary
A New South Wales police officer died instantly when the marked police car she was in crashed into a tree in Redfern, Sydney. The officers were responding to a reported vehicle theft with lights and sirens on, and another officer was injured and taken to hospital.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney.
- The police car was responding to a vehicle theft report at Glebe, driving with lights and sirens.
- Mia Lay, a 20-year-old female constable with 16 months of service, died instantly in the crash.
- The driver, a 24-year-old male constable, was taken to hospital in stable condition.
- A crime scene and critical incident have been declared by NSW Police.
- The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will wait for the police investigation and legal processes before investigating independently.
- NSW Premier and Police Minister expressed condolences to the family and police community.
- Nearby roads remain closed and bus routes are diverted to avoid the crash area.
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