Man dead, Female critical following crash on Hindmarsh Drive

 A young man has died and a female is in a critical condition following a head on crash on Hindmarsh drive overnight.

Just before 11pm ACT Emergency services responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash on Hindmarsh Drive, Red Hill.

Upon arrival emergency services located a vehicle upside with a female trapped and another vehicle with man trapped.

Firefighters assisted in the removal of both patients and they were transported to hospital in critical conditions.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services and hospital staff the man died in hospital a short time later.

ACT Policing's Major collision team are investigating the crash.

Police have said there were reports of two vehicles travelling at high speed on Hindmarsh Drive moments before the crash but have clarified the man who died was just an innocent party travelling home from work.

Anyone who has dash-cam footage of the crash, captured any vehicle driving in an unusual manner in the area around the time of the collision or with any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Quote reference number P2075137.