Gunnedah: Young couple and their roommate are tragically killed in a horrific car crash on a remote stretch of road – as investigators reveal what may have caused the tragic accident
A young couple are among three people killed in a horrific accident on a country road.
John Erickson, his partner Vika and their housemate – a woman in her 20s – were killed about 6.30am when the car they were traveling in crashed on the Kamilaroi Highway near Curlewis, about 20km south of Gunnedah in the north-west of New South Wales, crashed. on Wednesday.
They were driving to the Baiada Poultry Factory, where they work, when the car crashed into a tree, 7News reported.
John Erickson, his partner Vika and their roommate β a woman in her 20s β were killed when the car they were riding in crashed
Friend Maryann Tolesdilo said John and Vika had only recently moved to Australia from Indonesia
The three dead passengers were in the back of the vehicle.
The 24-year-old male driver was taken to Tamworth Hospital with arm and chest injuries.
A female front seat passenger suffered internal injuries and was airlifted to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
Friend Maryann Tolesdilo said John and Vika had only recently moved to Australia from Indonesia.
'Oh, they're beautiful people. Young, and the dreams and hopes were there,β she said.
Police are investigating whether heavy rain contributed to the accident.
It is also being investigated whether the passengers were wearing seat belts.
The three dead passengers were in the back of the vehicle
The crash occurred 20km south of Gunnedah in north-west NSW, killing three passengers who were in the vehicle
βIt's early stages,β said Chief Inspector Bruce Grassick, chief inspector of Oxley Police District.
“This is a tragic set of circumstances leading up to Christmas.”
Three people have been killed in a horror accident on a provincial highway just days before Christmas.
The accident has closed the Kamilaroi Highway between Curlewis and Gunnedah. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.
Anyone who witnessed the crash β or has dashcam footage available β can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.