Two pedestrians killed in SUV collision on NSW far south coast
Quick Look
- Two men aged 70 and 55 were struck and killed by a white Nissan Dualis SUV while walking on Pacific Way near Tura Beach, NSW, overnight.
- The 45-year-old female driver was uninjured and taken for testing.
- Police have established a crime scene and are seeking witnesses or footage.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The incident occurred on Pacific Way near Tura Beach on the NSW far south coast. Emergency services responded to reports of pedestrians struck by a vehicle around 9:30 PM on Sunday.
Two pedestrians have been killed after being struck by an SUV on the New South Wales far south coast overnight.
Emergency services were called to Tura Beach north of Merimbula about 9:30 PM on Sunday after reports that two pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.
Police say the two men, aged 70 and 55, were hit by a white Nissan Dualis SUV whilst walking along Pacific Way.
They both died at the scene.
The 45-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured, and has been taken to South East Regional Hospital in Bega for mandatory testing.
NSW Police have established a crime scene, and are urging anyone with information, dash-cam or mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward.
Specialist police have arrived at the scene as inquiries continue.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Police will release findings from mandatory testing of the driver
Likely · Within days
Police will appeal for dash-cam or mobile phone footage from witnesses
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- What caused the driver to lose control or veer onto the path?
- Were the pedestrians in a designated walking area?
- Will charges be filed against the driver pending test results?