Fatal crash - north of Bega

The release

A driver has died in a two-vehicle crash in the state’s south.

About 3am today (Monday 2 November 2026), emergency services were called to reports of a crash on Snowy Mountains Highway, Stony Creek, just north of Bega.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and found a truck and a car had collided head-on, with the car being pushed into a nearby paddock and the truck rolling down an embankment.

The driver of the car – a man aged in his 30s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but could not be revived and died at the scene.

The driver of the truck – a 25-year-old man - was taken to Bega Hospital for treatment to injuries and mandatory testing.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Snowy Mountains Highway is closed in both directions. Motorists are urged to check Live Traffic for the latest on road closures.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au . Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.