Dubbo, a city in the New South Wales Central West, witnessed a tragic incident involving a fatal crash between a car and a bus following a police pursuit. The pursuit, initiated in response to a domestic violence incident, resulted in the death of a 32-year-old male driver who collided head-on with a bus after veering into the opposite lane.
Police authorities indicated that the pursuit was ceased due to the driver’s dangerous behavior, leading to the fatal crash on the Mitchell Highway. The bus driver’s quick maneuvers were credited with potentially saving the lives of passengers on board. The impact of the crash resulted in injuries to multiple individuals, with twenty-six passengers from the bus evacuated by emergency services.
The NSW Police Western Region Commander, Rod Smith, highlighted the swift response of officers to the domestic violence situation, ultimately leading to the pursuit and subsequent tragic outcome. Despite efforts to apprehend the driver, the events unfolded rapidly, culminating in a devastating collision that claimed the life of the suspect.
Assistant Commissioner Smith expressed gratitude for the bus driver’s actions, emphasizing the role she played in minimizing further harm. As investigations into both the crash and the domestic incident unfold, authorities underscore the need to thoroughly understand the circumstances that led to the unfortunate outcome.
The community is urged to exercise caution as the Mitchell Highway is expected to remain closed for an extended period, diverting traffic to alternate routes. With the investigation ongoing, authorities strive to piece together the events that transpired, shedding light on the interconnected nature of the domestic incident and the subsequent pursuit that ended in tragedy.