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Woman Killed in Two-Car Crash on Putty Road – November 12, 2024

12 November 2024 · about 12:40pm · Wilberforce, NSW

Published 12 November 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
12 Nov 2024Tuesday, about 12:40pm
Where
Wilberforce, NSW
Type
Two-vehicle collision
Killed
1 personOne driver, woman, 70s
Investigation
NSW Police, CoronerNSW Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

A woman in her 70s died in a two-vehicle collision on Putty Road in Wilberforce, northwest of Sydney, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The crash involved a Holden and a Toyota Landcruiser and resulted in the closure of Putty Road in both directions while emergency services attended the scene.

The driver of the Landcruiser, a 57-year-old male, and his two passengers were uninjured in the collision. Police and paramedics attended the scene and began an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Putty Road in Wilberforce, northwest of Sydney, at approximately 12:40 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Holden
  • Driver: woman believed to be in her 70s (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Toyota Landcruiser
  • Driver: 57-year-old male
  • Passengers: two occupants

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • Driver of the Holden, woman believed to be in her 70s (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Community Impact

Putty Road was closed in both directions while emergency services attended the scene and conducted initial investigations. Motorists were advised to avoid the area due to significant traffic disruption.

Emergency Response

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the scene immediately following the collision. Emergency services managed the scene and coordinated the closure of Putty Road in both directions to allow for safe investigation and recovery operations.

Investigation

NSW Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. The contributing factors to the crash remain under investigation, and a report will be prepared for the coroner in relation to the fatality.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the circumstances of the crash to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Motorists with dashcam footage of Putty Road around the time of the incident are also encouraged to come forward.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  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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