Young man dead, teens injured after car crashes into drain in NSW
A young man has died and three teenagers have been injured following a horror crash in Grafton.
The accident happened on Back Lane at Junction Hill around 12.45am on Tuesday.
Police said initial investigations suggest a Holden Astra left the road and struck a drain.
A 24-year-old man, who had been travelling as a rear-seat passenger, died at the scene.
A 17-year-old girl, who was also a passenger, was taken to Lismore hospital where she is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Another 17-year-old girl was taken to Coffs Harbour Heath Campus where she is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The driver, an 18-year-old man, was taken to Grafton Base Hospital before being released. He is assisting police with inquiries.
The Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.
