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

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-25 02:17 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/25/nsw-police-officer-killed-car-crash-redfern-sydney-ntwnfb

> 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.