AN INVESTIGATION into the death of a teenager in a fiery car crash is likely to span several months.
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The vehicle caught alight and the 19-year-old died at the scene.
Police launched a critical investigation, due to the car being stolen and officers alerted to the incident.
They said the vehicle was not being pursued and lights and sirens were not activated.
The Border Mail understands the process, which will review all aspects of the police response, is likely to take months.
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, which is independent from the police force, will monitor the investigation.
A spokeswoman said the body would ensure the matter was looked at in a “competent, thorough and objective manner”.
“If the LECC forms the view that the investigation is not being conducted in an appropriate manner, it can advise the NSW Police Force and or the coroner of those concerns and make recommendations about them,” the spokeswoman said.
“The NSW Police Force is required to consider and respond to concerns raised and recommendations made by the LECC.
“The LECC may make the advice that it has given public after the conclusion of a critical incident investigation.”
There is nothing at this stage to suggest any wrongdoing on the part of police.
Assistant Commissioner Peter Barrie said officers “observed” the vehicle before the crash.
