Teenagers Involved in High-Speed Crash After Alleged Break-In

Six teenagers, aged 14-16 years old, were fortunate to escape with non-life-threatening injuries after the allegedly stolen car they were traveling in crashed in Woodberry, New South Wales. The car, a black Honda Jazz, was taken from a unit on Molly Morgan Drive, East Maitland, and was spotted by police patrolling Woodberry Road at Millers Forest. The driver, a 15-year-old boy, allegedly failed to stop when directed, and a high-speed pursuit ensued, lasting less than a minute before the car crashed and left the road.

Key Takeaways:

• The six teenagers involved in the crash were between 14 and 16 years old.
• The car, a black Honda Jazz, was allegedly stolen from a unit on Molly Morgan Drive, East Maitland.
• The driver, a 15-year-old boy, allegedly failed to stop when directed and a pursuit began.
• The pursuit lasted less than a minute before the car crashed and left the road.
• Five of the six teenagers remain in hospital with fractures and concussions, with one assisting police with enquiries.
• Police believe the injuries were consistent with not wearing seatbelts and the vehicle allegedly sped away during the pursuit.
• The incident is under investigation by Port Stephens-Hunter Police, assisted by Operation Soteria.

Statistics:

• 6 teenagers involved in the crash (4 boys, 2 girls).
• 5 teenagers remain in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• 1 teenager is assisting police with enquiries.
• 15 years old: age of the driver.
• Less than 1 minute: duration of the pursuit.
• 4.15 am: time the car was spotted by police.
• 4 am: time police were called to the alleged break and enter.

Sources:

• NSW Police Force (statements from Sergeant Ranald Urquhart)
• Operation Soteria
• Police News (Chloe Coleman byline)