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Fatal Crash on Mount Darragh Road Claims Life of Passenger – Mount Darragh, NSW – 22 July 2025

21 July 2025 · about 10:30am · Mount Darragh Road, Mount Darragh, NSW

Published 22 July 2025 · Updated 24 April 2026

Key facts

When
21 Jul 2025Monday, about 10:30am
Where
Mount Darragh Road, Mount Darragh, NSW
Type
Single-vehicle crash, left roadway, struck tree
Killed
1 personOne male passenger, aged in his 20s
Injured
1 person
Investigation
NSW Police, CoronerA full investigation is underway.

What happened

Incident Overview

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

Initial investigations by NSW Police indicate the vehicle left the roadway and crashed down an embankment before colliding with a tree. Emergency services responded quickly, but the passenger was pronounced deceased on site. The driver was stabilised and transported for further medical treatment.

  • Crash Date: Monday, 21 July 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 10:30am
  • Location: Mount Darragh Road, Mount Darragh, NSW
  • Single vehicle – make and model not specified
  • Deceased: Male front-seat passenger, aged in his 20s, died at the scene
  • Injured: Male driver, also aged in his 20s, sustained internal injuries and was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a stable condition after initial treatment at Bega Hospital

Mount Darragh Road was closed in both directions for several hours.

  • Traffic diversions were put in place via the Snowy Mountains Highway and Imlay Road

Investigation

A full investigation is underway. NSW Police have confirmed a report will be prepared for the Coroner. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone who may have dashcam footage or relevant information is urged to contact authorities.

Appeal for Information

  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
  • Online Reporting: [Crime Stoppers NSW](https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au)
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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  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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