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NSW Police Constable Mia Lay Dies in Patrol Crash

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Mia Lay Killed

NSW Police Constable Mia Lay, 20, died when her patrol car struck a tree.
The crash occurred around 1.30 am on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney.
The 24-year-old driver was injured and transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in stable condition.
A critical incident investigation is under way, overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Regent Street near the site was closed and police asked the public for dash-cam footage.

Summary

Beau Lamarre-Condon Deceit

Beau Lamarre-Condon faked a cancer diagnosis to coerce a friend into aiding his plans.
He arrived at Baird’s Paddington home disguised as an Uber Eats driver, wearing a helmet.
CCTV recorded him waiting three hours near the property on 19 February 2024 before the killings.
Prosecutors say he bought a surfboard bag at Westfield Miranda to transport the victims’ bodies.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Wood Royal Commission, chaired by Justice James Roland Wood, uncovered hundreds of bribery cases and corruption in the NSW Police, leading to reforms like the Police Integrity Commission and Peter Ryan’s appointment. Those reforms support the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission created in 2020, and the 2024 fatal crash of Constable Mia Lay in Redfern and Beau Lamarre-Condon’s February murder highlight oversight needs.

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Mia Lay Killed

NSW Police Constable Mia Lay, 20, died when her patrol car struck a tree.
The crash occurred around 1.30 am on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney.
The 24-year-old driver was injured and transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in stable condition.
A critical incident investigation is under way, overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Regent Street near the site was closed and police asked the public for dash-cam footage.

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