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Fatal motocross accident near Oberon

Overview

A nine-year-old girl died at Westmead Hospital following a serious motocross crash in Jerrong, approximately 65 kilometres south of Oberon. The accident, involving two motorcycles, occurred around midday on August 8, 2026.

Emergency responders, including the Chifley Police District, NSW Ambulance, and an aeromedical rescue helicopter, attended the scene where the girl sustained serious head injuries. Following her airlift to the hospital, police confirmed her death on Wednesday, August 12. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Entities

Westmead Hospital · Jerrong · Law Enforcement Conduct Commission · NSW Ambulance · State Crime Command

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    New South Wales reports fatal police raid and motocross crash

    A fatal police raid in Leura left a 41-year-old man dead after he stabbed himself, while a nine-year-old girl died following a motocross crash in Jerrong.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Nine-year-old girl dies after motocross crash near Oberon

    A nine-year-old girl has died after sustaining serious head injuries in a two-motorcycle crash at a motorbike park in Jerrong, south of Oberon.

Sources

blayneychronicle.com.au · centralwesterndaily.com.au · dailyliberal.com.au · mudgeeguardian.com.au · thejournal.ie · westernadvocate.com.au

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