Courts & Police
24 August, 2026
Woman dies in horror Exeter crash
An elderly woman has died following a crash involving a car and truck at Exeter in the Southern Highlands.
An elderly woman has died following a crash involving a car and truck at Exeter in the Southern Highlands.
Emergency services were called to Exeter Road, near Vine Lodge Lane, about 3.20pm on Monday following reports of a collision.
NSW Police said the woman, who was driving the car, died at the scene despite the response of paramedics.
She is yet to be formally identified.
The 57-year-old truck driver was treated for suspected internal injuries before being taken to Liverpool Hospital for further treatment and mandatory testing.
Officers from The Hume Police District attended and found the tilt truck, which was carrying a bobcat, and the car had veered off the road and down an embankment following the collision.
Police have established a crime scene and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are underway.
Exeter Road is closed between Yarnwood Drive and Ellsmore Road.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage of the crash to contact Southern Highlands Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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