NSW police officer killed ‘instantly’ after car she was travelling in crashed into tree in Redfern
A 20-year-old NSW police constable was killed instantly when the marked vehicle she was riding in crashed into a tree in Sydney's Redfern district. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday while the officers were responding to a reported vehicle theft with lights and sirens activated. The male driver sustained injuries and was hospitalized in stable condition, prompting a critical incident declaration and a formal investigation by police and oversight bodies.
- ▪Constable Mia Lay, aged 20, died instantly in the crash on Gibbons Street in Redfern.
- ▪The police car was responding to a vehicle theft in Glebe with sirens and lights on at approximately 1:30 am.
- ▪The 24-year-old male driver was treated by paramedics and transported to the hospital in stable condition.
- ▪The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission stated it would monitor the investigation to ensure public confidence.
- ▪Regent Street near the crash site was closed in both directions, causing diversions for several bus routes.
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The female passenger was killed and the male driver was taken to hospital following a car crash in Sydney’s inner west on Friday. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPView image in fullscreenThe female passenger was killed and the male driver was taken to hospital following a car crash in Sydney’s inner west on Friday. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPSydneyNSW police officer killed ‘instantly’ after car she was travelling in crashed into tree in RedfernThe marked police car was travelling with its sirens on when it hit a tree in inner-city Sydney about 1.30am on Friday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressThu 24 Sep 2026 22.17 EDTLast modified on Thu 24 Sep 2026 22.29 EDTSharePrefer the…
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