Teen airlifted after alleged road rage crash at Avoca Beach

A 17-year-old passenger was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition after being struck by a Ford Ranger during an alleged road rage incident at Avoca Beach.

Emergency services were called to Ficus Avenue about 9.20pm on Friday, July 3, following reports of a crash.

Police were told the drivers of a Toyota Echo and a Ford Ranger had been involved in a road rage related incident that began in Terrigal and continued through Avoca Beach, Copacabana and Kincumber.

Police allege the Toyota driver, a 17-year-old boy, assaulted the Ford Ranger driver, an 18-year-old man, before the Toyota passenger was struck by the Ford.

The 17-year-old passenger was treated for head, chest and leg injuries before being flown to Royal North Shore Hospital.

The 18-year-old man was treated at the scene for facial injuries. Police said both drivers returned negative roadside breath tests.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, dash cam or CCTV footage of the two vehicles around 9.20pm on Duffys Avenue and Willoughby Drive at Terrigal, Scenic Highway towards Avoca, Avoca Drive at Avoca Beach and Kincumber, Cape Three Points Road, Cullens Road, Empire Bay Drive and Ficus Avenue to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.