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Dee Why Public Safety Round-Up: 14–20 February 2026 Incidents

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Emergency services attended a series of traffic, medical and public order incidents across Dee Why between 14 and 20 February 2026, based on reports received by NSW Police and other responding agencies.

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Traffic Incidents

5:30am, Saturday 14 February
 NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Dee Why Station responded to a crash on Pittwater Road where a vehicle struck another car before coming to rest on the footpath. A 41-year-old man was located inside in a semi-conscious condition, with suspected intoxication noted. He was transported in a stable condition to Northern Beaches Hospital for mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

12:45pm, Tuesday 17 February
 Police and paramedics attended a collision at Kingsway near Westminster Avenue involving a silver 2003 Holden Astra and an e-bike rider. The rider, a woman in her 50s, sustained a leg injury and was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.

Medical And Injury Responses

10:30am, Sunday 15 February
 NSW Ambulance, assisted by NSW Police and the CareFlight Rescue Helicopter, responded to a report of a six-month-old girl experiencing an allergic reaction at Pacific Parade. After assessment near James Meehan Reserve, the infant was transported by road to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition.

10:30am, Sunday 15 February
 Surf Life Saving NSW Dee Why patrol requested ambulance assistance after a man dislocated his shoulder in the surf. Paramedics treated and relocated the shoulder at the scene.

5:15pm, Thursday 19 February
 NSW Ambulance attended St David Avenue near Dee Why Library after a 17-year-old girl was reported unconscious following a fall from a vehicle in a nearby car park. She was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Rescue

3:00pm, Saturday 14 February
 Police and firefighters assisted with the safe release of a child locked inside a public toilet at Walter Gors Park on Howard Avenue.

Public Order And Property Reports

8:15pm, Sunday 15 February
 Police received a report of youths throwing eggs at vehicles along Oaks Avenue.

8:45pm, Sunday 15 February
 Police and NSW Ambulance responded to reports of a man collapsed on the pavement at Howard Avenue. The 26-year-old was described as intoxicated and became agitated when approached. Police restrained him after he allegedly reached toward an officer’s firearm. He was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital for treatment and mental health assessment.

9:15pm, Sunday 15 February
 Police received a report of property damage at Oaks Avenue.

6:00pm, Monday 16 February
 Police were notified of a group of youths behaving in a disorderly manner near Howard Avenue.

7:45pm, Tuesday 17 February
 Police received a report of a group of youths gathered near Pittwater Road.

4:30pm, Thursday 19 February
 Police were notified of disorderly behaviour involving youths near Oaks Avenue.

7:30am, Friday 20 February
 Police received a report of property vandalism at Pittwater Road.

5:30pm, Friday 20 February
 Police were notified of suspected drug-related activity at Fisher Road.

8:00pm and 10:00pm, Friday 20 February
 Police received further reports of disorderly youths gathered near Oaks Avenue.

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These matters were recorded by responding authorities during the reporting period.

Published 21-Feb-2026

Man Falls from Third-Floor Balcony in Dee Why

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A young man is recovering in hospital following a serious fall from a third-floor balcony in Dee Why earlier this week.

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The incident occurred around 9:10am on Monday at a residential building on Holborn Avenue, when the man in his 20s plunged from the balcony and landed on his truck parked below.

NSW Ambulance paramedics responded quickly to the scene, where they were joined by the Mounties CareFlight Helicopter team. A CareFlight critical care doctor assisted paramedics in providing immediate medical attention before the injured man was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital by road ambulance.

The patient sustained multiple fractures, including significant chest and leg injuries. He remains in a serious but stable condition, according to hospital sources.

The circumstances of the fall have not been disclosed, and it’s unclear whether the incident was accidental or if other factors were involved.

This marks the second serious fall in the Northern Beaches area this year, following a similar incident in Manly in February.

Dee Why has seen increased development of multi-story residential buildings in recent years, raising concerns about balcony safety standards.

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Local authorities remind residents in apartment buildings to ensure balcony doors and railings are secure, particularly in homes with young children or when entertaining guests.

Published 28-April-2025