Young Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash at Tarago, NSW – February 4, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, February 4, 2025, a young man in his 20s died in a single-vehicle crash on Bungendore Road at Tarago in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree, with the driver pronounced dead at the scene.

NSW Police attended the scene at approximately 6:30 pm and secured the area. The circumstances surrounding the crash are now under investigation, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Bungendore Road at Tarago in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales at approximately 6:30 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2025.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Details not yet released
• Direction: travelling on Bungendore Road
• Driver: male in his 20s (deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Male driver in his 20s (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Community Impact

The fatal crash has deeply affected the local community in Tarago and the broader Southern Tablelands region. The incident has reignited discussions about road safety on rural roads, with community members calling for improved signage, better lighting, and increased awareness of safe driving practices on Bungendore Road.

Emergency Response

Emergency services, including paramedics and NSW Police, responded to reports of the crash at approximately 6:30 pm. Despite the efforts of first responders, the young man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police officers secured the area and began their investigation into the incident.

Investigation

NSW Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. Investigators will examine the crash site, review available evidence, and consider potential contributing factors including speed, road conditions, driver error, mechanical failure, weather conditions, and visibility along Bungendore Road.

A report will be prepared for the coroner to determine the precise cause of the collision. NSW Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward, particularly drivers or pedestrians who were in the area of Bungendore Road around 6:30 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2025.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists, or any persons with information about the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Anyone who was in the area of Bungendore Road around 6:30 pm on Sunday, February 4, 2025, is urged to come forward.