Man charged after fatal Monaro Highway crash at Colinton – 1 March 2026

What happened

Incident Overview

A man has been charged with murder and predatory driving following a head-on crash involving two cars on the Monaro Highway at Colinton in southern NSW. A 36-year-old woman from the Bega Valley, who was driving one of the vehicles, died at the scene from her injuries.

• Crash Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026 (just after midnight)
• Location: Monaro Highway, Colinton, NSW

• Two cars involved in a head-on collision on the Monaro Highway

• Fatalities:
  • 36-year-old woman, Bega Valley, driver, died at the scene from her injuries
• Injuries:
  • 40-year-old man, Canberra, driver, suffered a broken ankle and was taken to Canberra Hospital under police guard

The death of a Bega Valley woman in the crash has affected the local community in southern NSW, with the incident drawing significant attention along the Monaro Highway corridor.

Emergency Response

• Emergency services were called to the Monaro Highway at Colinton after reports two cars had collided just after midnight.
• The male driver was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Canberra Hospital under police guard.
• Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed in the available information.

Investigation

Police allege the 40-year-old driver of the second car was located in a paddock about 500 metres west of the crash site more than 10 hours after the collision. He was extradited from the ACT on Tuesday and charged with five offences, including murder and two counts of predatory driving.

• Charged with five offences including murder and two counts of predatory driving.
• Did not apply for bail; bail was formally refused. He is due to appear in court again in June.

Appeal for Information

Police have urged anyone with information about the crash to come forward.

• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
• Policelink: Call 131 444.