A driver has been charged following a fatal two-vehicle collision near Dubbo in 2024.
Just before 6.00pm on Thursday 15 February 2024, emergency services were called to Dunedoo Road, near Ballimore Rd, Ballimore, about 30 kilometres north-east of Dubbo, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
On arrival, officers attached to New England Police District located an SUV and a semi-trailer having collided head-on.
The driver of the SUV was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Dubbo Hospital with minor injuries.
The front seat passenger – a 16-year-old girl – died at the scene.
The rear passenger, a 10-year-old girl, was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the semi-trailer was taken to Dubbo Hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident commenced.
Following an extensive investigation by the Western Plains Crash Investigation Unit, police have charged a 44-year-old woman with seven offences – dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous, negligent driving occasioning death, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – drive manner dangerous (two counts), negligent driving occasions grievous bodily harm (two counts), and negligent driving.
The woman is expected to appear at Dubbo Local Court on 1 April 2026.
