Buxton crash driver refused bail after charged over deaths of five teens - 9News

An 18-year-old man has been refused bail after being charged over a crash that killed five teenagers in Buxton, south-west of Sydney.

Tyrell Edwards faced five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death when he appeared in Picton Local Court today.

The magistrate said the decision to deny the green P plate driver bail was "not made easily" after the court heard his licence had been suspended twice in the last two years for speeding offences.

Tyrell Edwards was behind the wheel in a crash that killed five of his friends. (Facebook)

The court also heard there is footage of the lead up to the crash in which the Nissan ute went off the road and hit a tree on Tuesday evening.

His five teenage passengers died at the scene.

Lily van de Putte, 15, was killed alongside two 14-year-old girls, a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy.

Four of the teens cannot be named for legal reasons.

All of the victims were students at Picton High School.

Lily Van De Putte was killed in the crash at Buxton. (Supplied)

Grieving community members place flowers at the base of a tree where 5 people were killed in a motor vehicle accident last night on East Parade in Buxton, NSW. 7th September, 2022. Photo: Kate Geraghty (Kate Geraghty)

The court heard Edwards is "significantly traumatised" and is in need of psychiatric treatment.

He was arrested on Wednesday after being released from hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

A community shattered

Wollondilly Shire Mayor Matt Gould told Today that the deaths have had a profound impact on the community.

"There are a lot of people across the shire that are hurting. Particularly some of our younger kids," he said.

"A lot of kids are having a hard time processing it. They just need a bit of space."

A framed photo with a halo above a girls head is placed at the base of a tree where 5 people were killed in a motor vehicle accident last night on East Parade in Buxton, NSW. 7th September, 2022. Photo: Kate Geraghty (Kate Geraghty)

Gould urged people to take advantage of the "additional support" being offered through the high school and the council.

"We're having, today you can see behind me a barbecue for R U OK? Day," he said.

"We're inviting anybody in the community who wants to come up and get a free breakfast and have a chat."

Earlier, NSW Police Detective acting Inspector Jason Hogan said Edwards had returned a negative alcohol breath-test at the scene, but results for his mandatory tests were still incoming.

Police earlier said the Nissan Navara was only a four-seater vehicle.

If you are struggling with your mental health you can seek support from Beyond Blue on 1300 22 463 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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