Male critical following crash on Barry Drive overnight

A 22-year-old man is in a critical condition following a crash in O’Connor overnight.

At about 11.20pm, ACT Emergency Services responded to reports of a crash on Barry Drive between Firth Road and Fairfax Street.

ACT Ambulance Service paramedics treated the male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle who had sustained serious head and abdominal injuries, he was then transported to hospital in a critical condition. 

ACT Policing's Major Collision Team attended the crash and are investigating.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the Toyota Corolla leaving the city along Barry Drive in the moments before the collision or who were travelling along Barry Drive around the time of the incident and have dash-cam footage. 

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 7441451.