May 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic collision between a dual-cab LDV ute and a Kenworth tipper truck has claimed the life of a six-year-old boy , with three other passengers airlifted to hospital.

The crash occurred on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 , just after 4:10 pm on Towamba Road in Nullica , approximately 10 km southwest of Eden on the NSW South Coast .

Emergency services found the young boy deceased at the scene. The 31-year-old male driver and two girls — aged two and eight — were all seriously injured and flown to hospitals for treatment.

Detective Inspector Jason Hogan described the incident as a “terrible tragedy” and urged drivers to take extra care on regional roads.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (approximately 4:10 pm).
  • Location: Towamba Road, Nullica, NSW — 10 km southwest of Eden, NSW South Coast.

Vehicles Involved

  • An **LDV dual-cab ute**, carrying four people including a six-year-old boy who died, two children injured, and the adult driver.
  • A **Kenworth tipper truck**, driven by a 52-year-old man who was not physically injured but taken to hospital for mandatory testing and shock treatment.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • A six-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene following the impact.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 31-year-old male driver of the ute was flown to **Canberra Hospital** for treatment.
    • A two-year-old girl and an eight-year-old girl, both passengers in the ute, were airlifted to **Sydney Children’s Hospital**.
  • No Physical Injuries:
    • The 52-year-old truck driver was not physically hurt but taken to hospital for observation and mandatory testing.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police arrived quickly at the scene after reports of a serious crash came through.
  • Air Ambulance crews were deployed to extract and transport the critically injured victims.
  • Towamba Road was closed for several hours during investigation and recovery operations.

“It’s a terrible tragedy that we need to avoid… Drivers need to be careful.”
— Detective Inspector Jason Hogan

Police Investigation
The NSW Police Force , supported by the Forensic Crash Unit , is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading up to the crash involving the ute and large truck.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and signage along Towamba Road at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or misjudgment contributing to the crash.

“Towamba Rd was closed well into the night as police investigate the crash.”
— NSW Police statement

Community Impact
This devastating crash has deeply affected the small community of Nullica , particularly given the loss of a young child and the serious injuries sustained by others.

It serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of road users — especially children — on rural roads where heavy vehicles and passenger cars share space.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from Towamba Road around the time of the incident is urged to contact police:

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersnsw.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police directly via your local station or submit tips anonymously through the **Policelink** system.