Appeal for information after fatal crash south of Tweed Heads

Wednesday, 02 July 2025 09:16:16 AM

PLEASE NOTE: Tumbulgum is pronounced tum-BOL-gum

Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash 20km south-west of Tweed Heads earlier this week.

Emergency services were called to Tweed Valley Way, Tumbulgum, about 7.30am Monday (30 June 2025), following reports of a crash.

At the scene, officers found a hatchback and SUV had collided head-on.

An 85-year-old woman driving the hatchback was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene; however, was unable to be revived.

The driver of the SUV – a 43-year-old woman – sustained minor injuries and was taken to Tweed Valley Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District and the Far North Coast Crash Investigation Unit would like to speak to anyone with information or dashcam footage relevant to this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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