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Driver Killed in Car and Truck Crash North of Bega on 2 November 2026

2 November 2026 · about 3:00am · Snowy Mountains Highway, Stony Creek, north of Bega, New South Wales

Published 2 November 2026 · Updated 3 November 2026

Key facts

When
2 Nov 2026Monday, about 3:00am
Where
Snowy Mountains Highway, Stony Creek, north of Bega, New South Wales
Type
Head-on collision between a car and truck
Killed
1 personA man in his 30s died at the scene.
Injured
1 personThe 25-year-old truck driver was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries.
Investigation
New South Wales Police ForcePolice investigation ongoing; report to be prepared for the coroner

What happened

Incident Overview

A car and a truck collided head-on on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Stony Creek, north of Bega, at about 3:00 am on Monday, 2 November 2026.

New South Wales Police said the impact pushed the car into a nearby paddock and caused the truck to roll down an embankment.

Fatality and Injuries

The car driver, a man in his 30s, was treated by paramedics but could not be revived and died at the scene.

The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was taken to Bega Hospital for treatment of injuries and mandatory testing.

Police Investigation

Officers from South Coast Police District established a crime scene and began investigating the circumstances of the collision. Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner. The Snowy Mountains Highway was closed in both directions while emergency services and investigators worked at the scene.

Source
New South Wales Police Force

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