Overview
- NSW Police said Simpson's SUV left the Castlereagh Highway near Mendooran about 9:15pm Monday, and passers-by who called emergency services were unable to save her.
- Officers from the Orana Mid Western Police District will prepare a report for the coroner to determine the circumstances of the collision.
- The Ballarat-raised apprentice moved to New South Wales to pursue riding, starting with trainer Sara Ryan before transferring to Tamworth-based Jane Clement.
- She recorded 14 career winners, including a debut victory at Muswellbrook in May and a recent win at Warren 11 days before her death.
- The NSW Jockeys' Association expressed devastation and is offering support and counselling, as tributes from jockeys and trainers, including Tommy Berry, were shared publicly.