Bimbimbie: Man dies after crash at Princes Hwy and Old Mossy Point Rd intersection

A man has died following a three-vehicle crash on the state’s south coast in an incident – witnessed by the local mayor – described as “absolutely awful”.

The crash site which saw a 23-year-old killed.

A 23-year-old man has died on the state’s south coast following a three-vehicle crash about 5.30pm Tuesday, near Bimbimbie.

Specialist police are investigating the deadly incident which took place at the intersection of the Princes Hwy and Old Mossy Point Rd, near Bimbimbie.

Eurobodalla mayor Matthew Hatcher, who was at the scene at the time of the crash, saw how the tragic accident unfolded.

“It was a terrible accident,” he said. “It was absolutely awful.”

Mr Hatcher said he watched as the 23-year-old’s hatchback was pushed from behind, causing him to hit oncoming traffic in the opposite lane.

Princes Hwy and Old Mossy Point Road, Bimbimbie. Picture: Google Maps

Officers attached to South Coast Police District responded to the crash and found the man had died at the scene.

The drivers of the other two vehicles involved – a 46-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man – were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Moruya Hospital with minor injuries.

Police established a crime scene which will be forensically examined by specialist police, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Both lanes of the Princes Hwy were closed for a number of hours, but the road has since been reopened.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.