A late-night drive along the coast turned fatal when a 14-year-old girl died in a horrific single-car accident. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2026, on a quiet stretch of the Princes Highway at Boydtown, about five miles south of Eden.
Police say four young people were riding inside a Toyota LandCruiser when the vehicle hit a kangaroo in the middle of the road. The hard impact sent the heavy SUV off the highway and rolling down a steep embankment.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and found the crushed vehicle at the bottom of the slope. Officers confirmed that the 14-year-old girl was sitting in the back seat during the crash. Paramedics tried to save her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 20-year-old driver was trapped inside the wrecked SUV. Firefighters and rescue workers had to cut through the metal to free him. A helicopter then airlifted him to Canberra Hospital in serious condition.
Nineteen-year-old passenger Angus Kennelly survived the crash but suffered severe injuries. Family and friends said Angus went straight into emergency surgery. He now faces a long recovery process that will require ongoing medical treatment and physical therapy.
A 22-year-old female passenger was checked by paramedics at the crash site. She was later taken by ambulance to Bega Hospital for further medical treatment and evaluation.
Police officers closed off the area and established a crime scene to investigate what caused the crash. Investigators are preparing an official report for the coroner as the local community mourns the loss of a young life.
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