Double fatality crash near Eden

Sunday, 18 May 2025 12:33:37 PM

Two people have died after a crash on the state’s far south coast yesterday.

About 1.45pm on Saturday 17 May 2025, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash along the Princes Highway, Kiah, about 15km south of Eden.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and found a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Tarago had collided head on.

The driver of the Corolla – a 68-year-old man and a female passenger – also 68 – died at the scene.

The driver of the Tarago – a 71-year -old woman – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being flown to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.

The passenger – an 81-year-old man – was taken to Southeast Regional Hospital, Bega with suspected internal injuries.

A crime scene was established as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident commenced.

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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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