Police are investigating a possible drag racing link in the death of a father of six at Merrylands over the weekend.
35-year-old Nour Marbany was a passenger in a Holden Commodore utility being driven by his brother, which collided with a Hyundai i30 being driven by a 37-year-old man along Hawksview Street on Saturday.
The Holden rolled and hit a parked Hilux utility, which was unoccupied at the time.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Marbany died at the scene.
The 23-year-old driver of the Holden was taken to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries and underwent mandatory testing.
The 37-year-old escaped injury, but was taken to hospital to also undergo testing.
“A crime scene was established, and investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” police said in a statement.
“As the investigation continues, anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Marbany’s wife, Rema Zreika, posted a tribute to her late husband on social media.
“You’ve shattered me into a million pieces. Inshallah [If God wills] I can be strong enough to raise your six kids,” she wrote.
It is understood police are investigating the possibility the two vehicles were involved in some sort of street race before the accident.
But neighbours say the street is unsafe and householders regularly come out to assist with accidents.
“There have been so many accidents here,” Tommy Naati told The Daily Telegraph.
“That is why I don’t park my car on the street, I park it in the back. People are always speeding down the street.”
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.