15-Year-Old Girl Killed in Lismore Accident

A tragic series of incidents occurred in Lismore, New South Wales, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. A 15-year-old girl was struck by a trailer while walking on the Bruxner Highway around 5pm on September 11, 2024, and despite immediate first aid, she later died at Lismore Base Hospital. The 42-year-old male driver of the vehicle is undergoing mandatory testing, and a crime scene has been established as investigations continue. Separately, a 65-year-old woman died after her car veered off the road and crashed into a paddock south of Lismore the same night. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents, with a report to be prepared for the Coroner. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks pedestrians face on NSW roads, with about 50 fatalities and over 1,000 hospitalizations annually.