March 1, 2026

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Incident Overview

A 36-year-old woman died after a head-on crash on the Monaro Highway at Colinton, New South Wales, on 1 March 2026. A man was later charged in connection with the collision.

Location and Time

  • Crash date and time: Sunday, 1 March 2026, shortly after midnight.
  • Location: Monaro Highway at Colinton, about 70 kilometres south of Canberra, New South Wales.

People and Vehicles Involved

Two cars were involved in a head-on collision. The driver of one car was a 36-year-old woman from the Bega Valley. The other driver was a Canberra man in his late 30s; reports identified him as 39 or 40 years old.

Injuries and Fatalities

  • The 36-year-old woman died at the scene from her injuries.
  • The other driver was found in a paddock about 500 metres from the crash site more than 10 hours later, suffering a broken ankle, and was taken to Canberra Hospital under police guard.

Emergency Response

Emergency crews attended the crash. The injured man was treated by paramedics before being taken to Canberra Hospital under police guard. The available reports do not provide further details about road closures or traffic diversions.

Police Investigation

Police investigated the crash and the driver’s alleged conduct. The man was extradited from the Australian Capital Territory and charged with murder, dangerous driving occasioning death, failing to stop and assist, and reckless or predatory driving offences. Bail was refused and a further court appearance was listed for June 2026. The charges are allegations and have not been determined by a court.

Appeal for Information

The available reports do not identify a separate public appeal or police reference number for this crash. Anyone with relevant information should contact NSW Police or Crime Stoppers and identify the Colinton collision.

Sources

ABC News: Man charged with murder over Monaro Highway crash (25 March 2026)
7NEWS: Driver charged with murder following head-on crash in NSW (25 March 2026)
7NEWS: Driver dead, another missing after midnight head-on crash on Monaro Highway (1 March 2026)

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