November 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
An elderly woman has died and another is fighting for life following a two-car collision on Sydney’s North Shore. The crash occurred on River Road in Northwood around 4:20pm on Friday, 21 November, when a grey hatchback carrying two women collided with a silver sedan. The driver of the hatchback, believed to be in her 70s, died at the scene. Her passenger, also in her 70s, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital in a critical condition. Two occupants of the sedan were taken to hospital in stable condition.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 21 November 2025 (around 4:20pm)
  • Location: River Road, Northwood, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey hatchback — carrying two elderly women
  • Silver sedan — carrying two occupants

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Elderly woman (driver of hatchback) — deceased at the scene.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • Elderly woman (passenger of hatchback) — serious injuries, transported to hospital in critical condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Two occupants of the silver sedan — non-life-threatening injuries; transported in stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • NSW Police and paramedics responded to the collision on River Road.
  • The hatchback driver was confirmed deceased on scene.
  • A crime scene was established for forensic examination.
  • All injured occupants were treated and transported for further care.

Police Investigation
Police have commenced inquiries into the cause of the collision.

  • The Crash Investigation Unit is reviewing vehicle movements, impact analysis, and witness accounts.
  • A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has caused significant concern among residents along River Road, a busy corridor on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with the incident prompting renewed calls for caution at high-traffic intersections.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash to contact investigators.

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or submit information online.