Police say a man has been charged following a crash near Woodburn, while another man has died following a crash in Casino.
About 8:45pm on Thursday 10 July 2025, emergency services attended Avenue Road, West Bungawalbin (approximately 30km west of Woodburn), following reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers attached to Richmond Police District, found a single vehicle had crashed into a pole. The driver, a 23-year-old man, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries before being taken to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition.
A 17-month-old girl who was in the vehicle was also taken to Lismore Base Hospital with minor injuries.
Following inquiries by Strike Force Haynes, comprising detectives from Richmond Police District, about 3.15pm yesterday (Sunday 13 July 2025), the 23-year-old man was released from hospital and arrested by police.
He was taken to Lismore Police Station, where he was charged with five offences – attempted murder (DV), cause bodily harm by wilful neglect, in charge of motor vehicle, contravene AVO (two counts) and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm.
The man was refused bail, to appear in Bail Division Court 1 today (Monday 14 July 2025).
Passenger dies
In other police news, a man has died following a two-vehicle crash in the state’s north late last month.
About 7.45am on Wednesday 25 June 2025, emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a red Honda Jazz and a white Isuzu D-Max dual cab utility at the intersection of Canterbury Street and Colches Street, Casino.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the passengers of the Honda – a 78-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman – at the scene before they were taken to Lismore Base Hospital in a critical condition. The man was later airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital.
The 50-year-old driver of the Honda and 52-year-old driver and sole occupant of the Isuzu – both females – suffered minor injuries. Both were also taken to Lismore Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit have commenced an investigation into the matter.
On Saturday (12 July 2025), Richmond Police were advised the 78-year-old man has passed away in hospital. Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner regarding the man’s death.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information about the crash – or was in the vicinity of the location shortly before or after the incident with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Casino Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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