Teenager critically injured in crash - Albury

Sunday, 27 April 2025 08:59:22 AM

A teenager is in a critical condition following a crash near Albury in the state’s south.

About 8pm on Friday 25 April 2025, emergency services were called to Thurgoona Drive, Thurgoona, following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a car.

On arrival, officers attached to Murray River Police District found a 19-year-old man had been struck by a car.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for life-threatening injuries before being taken to Albury Hospital.

At 2am yesterday, Saturday 26 April 2025, he was transported by helicopter to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

The driver of the car, a 27-year-old man, was arrested and subjected to mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

An investigation into the cause of the crash has commenced.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

^