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Fatal Crash on Mount Darragh Rd Claims Life of Passenger – NSW – July 21, 2025

21 July 2025 · about 10:30am · Mount Darragh Rd, Mount Darragh, near Bega, NSW

Published 22 July 2025 · Updated 24 April 2026

Key facts

When
21 Jul 2025Monday, about 10:30am
Where
Mount Darragh Rd, Mount Darragh, near Bega, NSW
Type
Single-vehicle crash, left roadway, tree collision
Killed
1 personOne male passenger, aged in his 20s
Injured
1 person
Investigation
CoronerPolice have established a crime scene and launched a full Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

A fatal single-vehicle crash near Bega in southern New South Wales has claimed the life of a young male passenger. The crash occurred on the morning of Monday, July 21, 2025, along the winding Mount Darragh Road in the locality of Mount Darragh, located approximately one hour southwest of Bega.

Initial reports from NSW Police confirm the vehicle left the roadway and went down an embankment before colliding with a tree. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the front-seat passenger could not be revived. The driver was treated for serious internal injuries and airlifted to hospital after initial care at Bega Hospital.

  • Crash Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 (approx. 10:30am)
  • Location: Mount Darragh Rd, Mount Darragh, near Bega, NSW
  • Fatality: Male passenger, aged in his 20s, deceased at the scene
  • Driver: Male in his 20s, sustained internal injuries, airlifted to Canberra Hospital in stable condition

Mount Darragh Rd was closed in both directions following the incident.

  • Traffic diversions were put in place via Snowy Mountains Hwy and Imlay Rd.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are urging any witnesses, especially motorists with dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to the crash, to come forward and assist with the investigation.

Investigation

Police have established a crime scene and launched a full Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. The cause of the vehicle veering off the roadway remains under investigation.

Appeal for Information

  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or [submit online](https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au)
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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