A man is dead and another in hospital after a single vehicle crash in the Bega Valley.
Emergency services were alerted to incident around 10:30 yesterday morning at Mount Darragh, 50km west of Merimbula.
Senior Constable Ian Bennett said they arrived to find a car had left the roadway, gone down an embankment and struck a tree.
“The front-seat passenger – a man believed to be aged in his 20s – couldn’t be revived and died at the scene,” he said.
“The man, who is believed to be the driver was treated at Bega Hospital for suspected internal injuries before being airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a stable condition.
“He is believed to be aged in his 20s.
“Officers attached to South Coast Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit.”
Police are encouraging anyone with dashcam or information to contact Bega Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
