A sudden medical episode sent a Cromer driver careening into homes and street fixtures, startling schoolchildren and damaging properties.
SUV Smashes Through Cromer Street, Startles School Community
A white BMW SUV tore through a quiet Cromer street, crashing into multiple properties and frightening schoolchildren after the driver suffered a medical episode near Cromer Public School.
On Friday, 11 April, a 22-year-old driver lost control of his SUV on Cromer’s Carcoola Road, slamming into a parked Toyota Estima before veering across the street, wiping out pedestrian signs and mounting the kerb.
Chaos Near School Grounds
The SUV ploughed through two brick fences, snapped a power pole, damaged a water meter, and tore off its front passenger door before coming to a stop.
Children at the school saw the crash unfold, with some running to the fence before bystanders pulled them back. Locals found the driver dazed and helped until emergency crews arrived.
Emergency Response and Recovery
The driver was treated on scene and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital, while fire crews worked with Ausgrid to secure the broken power pole and clean up the wreckage.
Police officers from the Northern Beaches Police Area Command shut down Carcoola Road temporarily while investigators examined the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Safety Concerns
Cromer locals are raising concerns about traffic safety near the school, with Friday’s crash sparking calls for better protections on Carcoola Road.
As of now, no charges have been laid, and police have not confirmed whether the medical episode was a pre-existing condition or a sudden event. Investigations are ongoing.
Published 16-April-2025
