Teenage driver in horror smash which killed five of his mates is charged with death by dangerous driving – after locals issued a chilling warning before the tragic crash
- The driver of the horror Buxton car crash that killed for teenagers was charged
- Tyrell Edwards, 18, was charged for dangerous driving occasioning death
- He has been refused bail and will appear in Picton Local Court on Thursday
The driver in a car crash that killed five teenagers has been charged with five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death and refused bail.
Tyrell Edwards, 18, has been charged by police for alleged dangerous driving after five teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 died in a horror car crash on Tuesday night.
Police believe the Nissan Navara the teens were travelling in veered off the road before tipping on its side and hitting a tree.
The driver of the crash that killed five teenagers on Tuesday has been charged with five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death and refused bail
Emergency services attempted to treat Antonio Desisto, Tyrese Bechard, Summer Williams, Lily Van De Putte and Gabriella McLennan when they arrived at the crash but all tragically died at the scene.
Mr Edwards was the sole survivor of the crash and was taken to Liverpool Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
He was released from hospital at 1.50pm on Wednesday and taken to Narellan Police Station where he was charged.
Mr Edwards is due to appear in Picton Local Court on Thursday.
Tyrell Edwards, 18, has been charged by police for alleged dangerous driving after five teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 died in a horror car crash
NSW Police Detective Acting Inspector Jason Hogan said speed was a ‘factor’ in the preliminary investigation into the crash.
Mr Edwards passed breath tests after the crash, indicating alcohol did not play a role in the accident.
Inspector Hogan added that six passengers in a four-seater car was ‘inherently dangerous’.
Tyrese Bechard (left) and Antonio Desisto (right) were killed in an accident in Buxton on Tuesday night
Lily Van De Putte (above) was one of five teenagers killed in a car accident 100km southwest of the Sydney
14-year-old Summer Williams (left) and Gabriella McLennan died in a tragic car accident on Tuesday night
‘The scene was extremely traumatic and the circumstances surrounding the damage will be investigated by our vehicle examiners,’ he said.
The horror crash has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit town of Buxton as devastated locals attempt to make sense of the tragedy.
Bouquets of flowers and handwritten notes have been left by Picton High students at the base of the tree the ute collided with just after 8pm last night.
Shattered loved ones and locals visited the scene of the crash on Wednesday morning, with photos showing many sobbing and embracing each other as they farewell the five teens.
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