Man dies following crash - Richmond PD

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 03:33:07 PM

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Lismore earlier today.

About 9.10am (Tuesday 20 May 2025), emergency services were called to Coraki Woodburn Road, Woodburn, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

At the scene, police were told an SUV and sedan had collided.

The driver of the sedan was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and a Westpac Rescue Helicopter doctor; however, he was unable to be revived.

While yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be aged in his 80s.

The driver of the SUV, an 80-year-old man, was treated at the scene before being taken to Lismore Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

A crime scene was established and inquiries into the crash are underway by police attached to Richmond Police District.

As inquiries continue anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for 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 information via NSW Police social media pages.

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