A man has been charged after a woman died following a two-vehicle crash in the state’s north earlier this year.
About 12pm on Sunday 24 March 2024, emergency services were called to the Kamilaroi Highway, Curlewis, following reports of a two-vehicle crash involving an Iveco truck and a Mitsubishi Triton.
The passenger of the Triton – a woman aged 25 – was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
Both the driver of the Iveco and the Triton were taken to Tamworth and Gunnedah Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit, who commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Following inquiries, about 6.10pm on Wednesday (24 June 2024), a 26-year-old man attended Gunnedah Police Station and was issued a future court attendance notice.
He was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death-drive manner dangerous, and negligent driving (occasioning death).
He will appear at Quirindi Local Court on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
