NOT JUST A SIMPLE 𝐀CC𝐈DENT: Police issue a MAJOR update on the hσɾɾific crɑsh on Audley Road in the Royal National Park, in Sydney’s south, which clɑimed the lιfe of a passenger — as UNUSUAL new details begin to emerge, raising seriσus questions about what really happened…

Suspected dragracers charged after man drowns at Audley Weir

Two drivers who police allege were street racing have been charged after one of the cars plunged into a river, killing a passenger.

Police allege the men were behind the wheels of high-powered sports cars which investigators believe may have been drag racing down Audley Road in the Royal National Park in Sydney’s south at 1.15am Wednesday.

Muhammad was a handy cricketer who made regular first grade appearances. Picture: Faceboo

The Weir is well known  for vehicle troubles and bad  driving. Picture: ABC

It is understood the Audi, allegedly driven by a 20-year-old man “left the roadway, entered the water and sank” at the Audley Weir crossing.

While the driver was able to escape from the  vehicle, his passenger – 20-year-old Casula-based university student Muhammad Kashif – was unable to free himself. A frantic search was launched, with Mr Kashif’s body located about 10.20am.

The driver of the Audi has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death.

Police divers were deployed to search for Mr Kashif before he was eventually located. Picture: Nine New

An 18-year-old man alleged to have been driving a Mercedes has also been charged with driving with a suspended license, not complying with high-performance vehicle restrictions, holding a phone while driving, driving without displaying P-plates and possessing a prohibited substance.

Both men have been granted conditional bail and will appear at Sutherland Local Court on June 18.

Friends on Wednesday paid tribute to Mr Kashif, who was described by his local Mount Pritchard – Southern Districts Cricket Club as being full of “charisma” and “banter”.

Police believe the men may have been drag racing as they turned onto the crossing at the Weir. Picture: 9News

“Our heart is breaking today, as we share the sudden and tragic passing of our friend and teammate Muhammad Kashif,” the club wrote in a Facebook post.

“Kash, we will miss your charisma, your banter and most of all your friendship. Simply gone too soon, rest in peace dear friend, never to be forgotten.”

Speaking to Ben Fordham on 2GB on Thursday morning, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said drag racing was “definitely part of the investigation”.

Source: https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/suspected-dragracers-charged-after-man-drowns-at-audley-weir/news-story/a6a3f8e62ed6f17d48d98ad14bab068a