The horror crash has closed the Princes Highway near Bodalla. Image: LiveTraffic NSW.
A major highway has been shut in both directions in southern NSW after a horror multi-vehicle crash.
A NSW Police spokesperson said that at about 2 pm today (21 September), emergency services were called to Princes Highway at Bodalla, near Brou Lake Road, following reports of a crash.
Officers from South Coast Police District attended and found a car and a motorcycle had collided.
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.
While yet to be formally identified, police believe he is a man in his 70s.
The driver of the car – a 38-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
He was airlifted to hospital for further treatment and mandatory testing.
Police have established a crime scene and begun an investigation into the crash.
As of 4 pm today, the Princes Highway is currently closed in both directions 2.5 km north of Brou Tip Road.
According to a Live Traffic NSW alert, motorists are advised to delay non-essential travel.
Light vehicles can use the following diversions:
- Northbound travel: Snowy Mountains Highway, Monaro Highway, Numeralla Road, Cooma St, Countegany Road, Badja Road, Krawarree Road, Cooma Road, Kings Highway and Princes Highway
- Southbound travel: Kings Highway, Cooma Road, Krawarree Road, Badja Road, Countegany Road, Cooma Street, Numeralla Road, Monaro Highway, Snowy Mountains Highway and Princes Highway.
Live Traffic warns that heavy vehicles will be parked.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
