Teenager dies in crash with kangaroo near Eden
A 14-year-old girl died when a car struck a kangaroo on the Princes Highway near Boydtown, NSW.
A Toyota Landcruiser struck a kangaroo on the Princes Highway near Boydtown, NSW, around 9.40pm on Saturday. The vehicle rolled down an embankment.
A 14-year-old girl in the back seat died at the scene. The driver, aged 20, was trapped in the wreckage but was later freed.
The driver was transported to Canberra Hospital in serious condition. Two other passengers were in the vehicle: a 19-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman.
The woman was taken to hospital. Police declared the scene a crime scene.
An investigation is underway.
- 14-year-old girl
- Victim's age
- Around 9.40pm on Saturday
- Time of crash
- Driver 20, passenger 19, passenger 22
- Other occupants
Why it mattersAnimal-vehicle collisions on rural highways can turn fatal and highlight risks drivers face away from city roads.
AustraliaThe crash occurred in southern NSW; wildlife collisions pose an ongoing threat to drivers on Australian regional highways.
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