A female NSW Police constable has died following a single-vehicle crash in Redfern, in Sydney’s inner west, during the early hours of Friday, September 25, 2026.
According to NSW Police, the incident happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. when a fully marked police vehicle was travelling north along Gibbons Street, Redfern, under lights and sirens. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a tree.
The female constable was a passenger in the police vehicle. Police said she died instantly at the scene.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the male constable who was driving the vehicle before transporting him to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
A crime scene has been established as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. NSW Police has declared the incident a critical incident, meaning the circumstances are subject to a formal investigation.
The identity of the deceased officer has not been publicly released in the available reports.
Authorities have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam or mobile-phone footage to come forward. Information can be provided confidentially to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected as police inquiries continue.
