Woman dies in Somersby crash

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash on the M1 at Somersby on January 6.

The incident happened about 6.30pm when a Toyota Hilux crashed into trees in the median strip near the Peats Ridge Rd off-ramp.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District located a 48-year-old woman with critical injuries and a man with minor injuries.

The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.

The man was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

A crime scene has been established and inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Source:
Media release, Jan 7
NSW Police