- Man died when his car smashed into a tree beside the M4 in Western Sydney
- He was travelling at speed after being pursed by police when he crashed
- Driver sped past a random breath test and was chased by police
A man died after he slammed his car into a tree at high speed while fleeing police and almost split the vehicle in two.
The 35-year-old burned past a random breath test on the Great Western Highway in Lapstone in Western Sydney, and police took off after him.
Officers called off their pursuit before the speeding car left the road and crashed into a tree on the M4 in nearby Leonay about 10.10pm on Saturday.
A man died after he slammed his car into a tree at high speed while fleeing police and almost split the vehicle in two
The 35-year-old burned past a random breath test on the Great Western Highway in Lapstone in Western Sydney, and police took off after him
The car’s almost unrecognisible remains were found propped up against the tree by the side of the motorway in a heap of twisted metal.
The car’s almost unrecognisible remains were found propped up against the tree by the side of the motorway in a heap of twisted metal.
The man was rushed to Nepean Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries during the crash.
Police will investigate the circumstances of the crash, which will be subject to independent review and all information will be provided to the coroner.
Officers called off their pursuit before the speeding car left the road and crashed into a tree on the M4 in nearby Leonay about 10.10pm on Saturday
The man was rushed to Nepean Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries during the crash