9 January 2017

Woman, 19, killed in head-on collision at Central Tilba

| Charlotte
Join the conversation
1
Central Tilba on Google Maps

A 19-year-old woman died on Saturday after the Toyota Corolla she was driving collided head-on with a Toyota Land Cruiser at Central Tilba.

A 19-year-old passenger in the Corolla was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The driver of the Land Cruiser, also 19, was uninjured and taken to Bega Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests. His three passengers, all teenagers, were treated by paramedics and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A crime scene was established as police investigated the collision, which occurred about 10km south of Narooma on the Princes Highway.

A brief will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police are urging witnesses and anyone with information in relation to the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page. Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Police remind readers they should not report crime information via social media pages.

Eight people died on NSW roads during the first eight days of 2017, according to the NSW Government’s Centre for Road Safety.

 

Join the conversation

1
All Comments
  • All Comments
  • Website Comments
LatestOldest
Suzanne Kiraly9:46 am 09 Jan 17

So terribly sad. I wonder if age had anything to do with it? I know that when young guys get together in cars and in a holiday mood, they tend to let their guard down as to safety – there is an air of invincibility about them. My 30 something son, who did all sorts of dangerous things with cars at that age agrees with me. It’s a question of maturity with dreadfully tragic consequences. But of course, I am only speculating. I know none of the facts. Still, a tragedy that will have much collateral damage I would imagine. My thoughts go out to the parents involved on both sides.

Daily Digest

Want the best Canberra news delivered daily? Every day we package the most popular Riotact stories and send them straight to your inbox. Sign-up now for trusted local news that will never be behind a paywall.

By submitting your email address you are agreeing to Region Group's terms and conditions and privacy policy.