August 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal three-vehicle crash occurred on the Sturt Highway at Tarcutta, located about 50km north-east of Wagga Wagga, on Friday, 1 August 2025. The crash resulted in one death and multiple hospitalisations.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 1 August 2025
  • Crash Time: Just before midday
  • Location: Sturt Highway, Tarcutta, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • 1 SUV (deceased driver)
  • 2 B-double trucks – one loaded with hay

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Deceased: Male driver of the SUV, died at the scene
  • Injured:
    • 31-year-old male truck driver – minor rib injuries
    • Male passenger (30s) in same truck – leg and back injuries, serious but stable condition
    • 25-year-old male truck driver of second B-double – minor hand injuries

Crash Description
Emergency services were called to the Sturt Highway at Tarcutta after reports of a serious crash involving two trucks and an SUV. The SUV driver was found trapped and died at the scene. The crash caused a diesel leak and required significant response efforts from Fire and Rescue NSW.

Road and Traffic Impacts

  • Sturt Highway was closed in both directions between Tumbarumba Road and the Hume Highway for over five hours

Investigation
NSW Police, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit, are investigating the incident. Both truck drivers have undergone mandatory testing. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone with dashcam footage or information related to the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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