Boy, 10, dies in fiery crash near Sutton, police seek witnesses
A 10-year-old boy died in a single-vehicle crash near Sutton on 23 October when the car left the road and caught fire.
Emergency services were called to Mulligans Flat Road, Sutton at 6.45pm on 23 October after a sedan left the road and hit a tree before catching fire. The driver, aged 39, and two passengers aged 35 and 33 were able to escape the vehicle.
The three adults suffered burns and other injuries and were taken to Canberra Hospital. A 10-year-old boy in the back seat died at the scene.
The Crash Investigation Unit is investigating and has appealed for anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.
- 10-year-old boy died at scene
- Child fatality
- Red 2013 Holden sedan
- Vehicle
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