URGENT UPDATE: A 73-year-old woman has tragically died following a serious crash in Parkes, NSW, earlier this month. Emergency services responded to the scene of the collision, which involved a sedan and an SUV, at approximately 2 PM on January 7, 2023. The incident occurred at the intersection of Newell Highway and Forbes Road.
Authorities report that both the elderly woman and her husband, an 87-year-old man, were treated for serious injuries at the scene. The man was transported to Orange Hospital, while his wife was airlifted to Liverpool Hospital. She was later transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital due to the severity of her condition. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries on Saturday, January 24.
The driver of the SUV, a 70-year-old woman, was also airlifted to Westmead Hospital in serious condition, while three passengers in the SUV were uninjured. A crime scene was established by the Central West Police District, and specialist investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit are currently examining the details surrounding the crash.
As investigations continue, police are urging the public for assistance. They request anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident to contact Parkes Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1800-333-000. Your information could be crucial in understanding the circumstances of this tragic event.
This incident has left the local community in shock as they mourn the loss of the elderly woman. Authorities are committed to uncovering the full details of the crash, emphasizing the importance of safety on the roads. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
