August 28, 2025

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Case Overview
A 33-year-old man has been charged over a single-vehicle crash at Tura Beach on the NSW far south coast which killed his passenger, a 46-year-old man, on June 21, 2025. The crash occurred on Sapphire Coast Drive when a white sedan allegedly went out of control and rolled off the roadway at approximately 7:30 pm. Both men were transported to South East Regional Hospital in Bega in critical condition, but the passenger could not be saved.

“The 33-year-old male driver has been charged with aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death, high-range drink driving, and negligent driving occasioning death.” — NSW Police

Court Details

  • Hearing Date: Scheduled for Tuesday, 28 October 2025
  • Court: Bega Local Court, New South Wales
  • Defendant: 33-year-old male driver (name withheld)
  • Status: Granted conditional bail

Charges

  • Aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death
  • High-range drink driving
  • Negligent driving occasioning death

Background to Offence

  • The crash occurred on Sapphire Coast Drive, Tura Beach, on June 21, 2025, at around 7:30 pm.
  • A white sedan left the roadway and rolled, causing significant damage.
  • The 46-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries and died shortly after arrival at hospital.
  • The driver also sustained critical injuries and underwent mandatory testing before being transferred to Canberra Hospital for further treatment.
  • The Crash Investigation Unit later arrested the driver at Queanbeyan Police Station on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Victim Impact
The crash was part of one of the deadliest weekends on NSW roads this year, in which six people and an unborn baby lost their lives over a three-day period. The death of the 46-year-old man has added to community concern about impaired driving on regional roads.

Community Impact
The Tura Beach tragedy has contributed to growing calls for road safety measures across the NSW South Coast. The fatal rollover, occurring in a regional community already shaken by multiple recent collisions, underscores the dangers of speeding and alcohol-affected driving.

Next Steps
The driver is scheduled to face Bega Local Court on October 28, 2025. The proceedings will determine sentencing over charges including aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death.