SocietyNSW police officer killed instantly after marked car crashes into tree in Redfern

A marked NSW police car responding to a reported vehicle theft crashed into a tree on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney, early Friday while its lights and sirens were activated. Constable Mia Lay, 20, died instantly. The 24-year-old male driver was injured and taken to hospital in stable condition. Police declared a critical incident and established a crime scene.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-25 02:17Original