May 6, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 20-year-old man has died after the car he was travelling in entered Audley Weir in the Royal National Park, south of Sydney. Police allege the blue Audi collided with a silver Mercedes moments earlier, before the Audi became submerged.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 06 May 2026 (1:15am)
  • Location: Audley Weir, Royal National Park, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • Blue Audi sedan, which entered the weir after the alleged collision
  • Silver Mercedes, allegedly driven by an 18-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 20-year-old man, passenger in the Audi, died at the scene after being unable to exit the vehicle before it submerged; body later retrieved by police divers (not yet formally identified)
  • Injuries:
    • 20-year-old man, driver of the Audi, escaped the sinking vehicle and got to safety; taken for mandatory blood testing (injury status not confirmed)

Emergency Response

  • Police divers attended and retrieved the passenger’s body from the water; crews worked in difficult conditions, police said.
  • The Audi was pulled from the water about 10:20am; both drivers were taken for mandatory blood testing after roadside breath tests returned negative results.
  • Any road closures or diversions were not detailed by police.

Police Investigation
Police allege two vehicles were involved in a crash moments before the Audi entered the weir, and investigators are examining whether the cars were racing. A mechanical examination of the Audi and other inquiries are ongoing.

  • No charges have been laid at this stage.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Community Impact
The death has prompted a major police response at Audley Weir in the Royal National Park, with investigators remaining on scene as inquiries continue.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the movements of the vehicles before the incident to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.