Driver dies in two vehicle-crash - Batemans Bay

Monday, 20 November 2023 12:19:21 PM

A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on the Far South Coast.

About 1.30pm, (Friday 17 November 2023), emergency services responded to the Princes Highway, Cullendulla, approximately five kilometres North-East of Batemans Bay, following reports a hatchback and a cement truck collided head-on.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the driver of the hatchback – a 67-year-old woman – however; she died at the scene

The driver of the truck – a 41-year-old-man – was taken to Batemans Bay Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Princes Highway was closed in both directions for several hours.

As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has dashcam vision is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

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