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Woman dies after being struck on Monaro Highway near Bredbo on Friday, 25 September 2026

Bredbo, New South Wales

Published 25 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Bredbo, New South Wales

What happened

Incident Overview

A woman believed to be in her 60s died after being struck by a vehicle on the Monaro Highway south of Bredbo. NSW Police commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Friday, 25 September 2026
  • Approximate time: About 6.30pm
  • Location: Monaro Highway, approximately one kilometre south of Bredbo, New South Wales

People and Vehicles Involved

The pedestrian had not been formally identified when police issued their initial release. Police said the vehicle was driven by a 54-year-old man. The available sources do not identify the vehicle make or model.

Injuries and Fatalities

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the woman at the scene, but she died there. The driver was not injured.

Emergency Response

Emergency services were called to the highway after reports that a pedestrian had been struck. The driver was taken to hospital for mandatory testing, which is a standard investigative step and does not by itself indicate wrongdoing. Local traffic diversions were put in place.

Police Investigation

Officers from Monaro Police District began inquiries into the collision. Police said a report would be prepared for the Coroner. The sources do not provide a final determination about the cause of the crash or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police also reminded the public not to report information through NSW Police social-media pages.

Sources

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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