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Two Fatal Crashes in NSW Prompt Road Closures and Police Appeals

Separate single-vehicle accidents in Appin and Sutherland claim lives of two women as investigations continue and authorities seek public assistance.

Jannali Avenue and Sumner Street, Sutherland.
NSW Police vehicles. File picture by Adam McLean

Overview

  • A woman died after her car struck a tree near Appin at approximately 1:15 pm on May 15, with Appin Road closed until 5:30 pm for investigations and traffic diversions.
  • In a separate incident later that evening, a woman in her 50s was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sutherland, NSW.
  • NSW Police confirmed the Appin crash victim died at the scene, and her identity has yet to be formally established.
  • Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage related to either crash to contact Crime Stoppers.
  • The incidents coincide with National Road Safety Week and a seasonal rise in road fatalities, prompting intensified police patrols and public awareness campaigns.