Pictured: Beloved school teacher who died instantly after 'a drunk and unlicensed driver, 20, caused a head-on collision in a stolen car'
- Two women died in a two car crash in Peakhurst in Sydney's south Tuesday night
- Retired Canterbury Girls High School teacher Gayle Gibson, 62, remembered
- Her friend, Gold Coast woman Carol Chambers a 66, also died in the crash
- Tyrone Knodler, 21, charged over the fatal crash and remanded in custody
The allegedly drunk, unlicensed driver of a stolen car involved in a crash that killed two women in Sydney's south has been charged with manslaughter.
Police allege Tyrone Knodler, 21, was behind the wheel of a Toyota Landcruiser that collided with a Honda Jazz on Henry Lawson Drive in Peakhurst on Tuesday night.
Retired Canterbury Girls High School teacher Gayle Gibson, 62, and Carol Chambers a 66-year-old friend visiting from the Gold Coast died at the scene.
Retired school teacher Gayle Gibson (pictured) died in a horror crash in Peakhurst on Tuesday
Two other passengers, Ms Gibson's husband Tony Giorgio, 58, and a second Gold Coast woman, 62, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, where they remain in a stable condition.
The four friends were returning home from dinner.
Canterbury Bankstown Tennis Association led the tributes following Ms Gibson's tragic death.
Tyrone Knodler (pictured) will face court on Thursday charged with a string of offences
'It is with great sadness that CBTA advises the devastating passing of committee member and volunteer Gayle Gibson,' the association posted on its Facebook page.
'Gayle and family have been involved long standing in tennis and the association for many years. Our thoughts are with her husband and the Gibson-Giorgio family.'
One man commented: 'Such a lovely lady. Horrible what has happened! Prayers and thoughts for her grieving family!'
Canterbury Girls High School principal Sue Holden described Ms Gibson as a much loved member of staff.
'Unfortunately we have today received some very sad news. Gayle Gibson, a long-standing member of staff, has passed away overnight in a tragic traffic accident. Ms Gibson was a much loved member of staff and a former head teacher. Our sincere condolences go out to her family,' a statement on the school's website read.
Retired Gayle Gibson (pictured) posted many photos of her travels on her Facebook page
Police alleged the driver of the Landcruiser - which ended up on its roof - fled the scene but was followed by witnesses who called triple zero.
Images of the horror crash show a vehicle flipped on its roof while empty beer boxes can be seen scattered around the car.
Knodler was arrested nearby shortly afterwards and returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.166 - more than three times the legal limit, police alleged.
'A check revealed the man has never held a NSW driver's licence,' NSW Police alleged in a statement on Wednesday.
The Landcruiser was allegedly reported stolen from outside a home in Monterey about 2.40am on Monday.
A 21-year-old man, the driver of an allegedly stolen Toyota Landcruiser was arrested nearby
The Canterbury Bankstown Tennis Associatio paid tribute to Gayle Gibson (pictured)
Knodler remained under police guard at St George Hospital on Wednesday until he was charged with two counts each of manslaughter, aggravated dangerous driving causing death and causing actual bodily harm.
The Revesby man was also charged with drink driving offences and failing to stop and render help after a fatal impact.
Knodler was refused bail and will appear in Sutherland Local Court on Thursday.
Police will also prepare a report for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ms Gibson's husband Tony Giorgio (pictured with his late wife ) was also injured in the crash
Emergency crews were called to Henry Lawson Drive, Peakhurst about 8pm on Tuesday after reports of a crash involving two vehicles
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