11 January 2024

Driver dies in two-vehicle crash on Meroo Rd, Bomaderry

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South Coast Police District were called to a fatal accident at Bomaderry on Wednesday. Photo: File.

A man has died and three people, including a child, were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Bomaderry on Wednesday (10 January) night.

At about 8:15 pm, emergency services were called to Meroo Rd, Bomaderry, following reports that a vehicle and a utility had collided.

The male driver of the vehicle โ€“ believed to be aged in his 50s – died at the scene.

A boy who was a passenger in the vehicle was airlifted to Randwick Childrenโ€™s Hospital with head and pelvic injuries.

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The 53-year-old male driver of the utility was taken to Shoalhaven Hospital with chest injuries, and the 52-year-old female passenger was taken to Wollongong Hospital with chest and back injuries. Both were reported to be in a stable condition this morning (Thursday).

Officers from South Coast Police District established a crime scene, with specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Original Article published by Jen White on Region Illawarra.

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