According to Murray River Police, it is believed that the Ford Falcon may have attempted to overtake the Holden Commodore, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles before the Ford ultimately crashed into a tree.
The female passenger of the Ford, identified as Kasie Parker, 19, succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The Ford's driver, 18-year-old man Daniel Moffitt, was extricated from the wreckage and rushed to Albury Base Hospital but passed away en route.
The driver of the Holden Commodore, also an 18-year-old man was taken to Corowa Hospital for mandatory testing.
Investigators are examining whether the Ford driven by Daniel may have collided with his twin brother's Holden sedan.
Murray River Traffic and Highway Patrol Inspector Scott Trewhella said the investigation is in its early stages.
“Any investigation we conduct in relation to these matters considers all factors, and that's everything from if people were driving in a dangerous manner to if they were impaired by drugs or alcohol, if speed was a factor, if they were distracted,” he said.
Inspector Trewhella also acknowledged the emotional toll this incident took on first responders and the community.
"When you've got persons who have unfortunately lost their life in that collision, and then people who are still trapped and requiring assistance, it's absolutely distressing," he said.
He urged the community to exercise caution on the road, stressing that "no one should be losing their life on the road."
Heartfelt floral tributes have been left at the crash site, just metres from Corowa High School.
A spokesperson from the NSW Department of Education expressed condolences and sympathy to the family and all those affected by this tragic incident.
A crime scene has been established with officers from the Crash Investigation Unit investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Earlier
Two people have died following a crash on Redlands Road, Corowa.
About 7.40pm (Tuesday 12 September 2023), emergency services were called following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District arrived to find a Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore had reportedly collided before the Ford crashed into a tree.
The female passenger of the Ford was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.
The Ford driver, an 18-year-old man, was freed from the vehicle and taken to Albury Base Hospital; however, he died enroute.
The Holden driver, an 18-year-old man, was uninjured and taken to Corowa Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and officers from the Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As inquiries continue police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Residents and motorists are advised that Redlands Road, Corowa - between Guy Street and King Street has been reopened this morning to all traffic.This road was closed due to a traffic accident.This information is current as of 7.15am, Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
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