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Incident Overview
An 11-year-old girl died after a car left the Bruxner Highway near Tenterfield, struck a tree and entered a dam on 10 September 2025.
Location and Time
The incident occurred near Bryans Gap Road at about 3.30pm.
People Involved
Emergency services removed the child and the 50-year-old woman driving the car from the water.
Death and Injury
Paramedics treated the girl, but she died at the scene. The driver was taken to Tenterfield Hospital in a stable condition.
Investigation
Crash Investigation Unit officers examined the scene and the circumstances leading to the car entering the dam.
Charges
In June 2026, police issued the woman a court attendance notice for five offences, including dangerous driving causing death, negligent driving causing death and driving under the influence of drugs.
Legal Status
The charges are allegations to be determined by a court. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Further Reporting
7News report on the June 2026 charges
Road Injury Support
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