Pedestrian dies in Roxburgh crash

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 10, 2025 |

A person has died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 in Roxburgh last night.

Emergency services were called to the crash, between Tamblyn Road and Selkirk Place, about 7.20pm.

The person was a pedestrian and died at the scene.

Police are providing support to their next of kin.es

The Serious Crash Unit has conducted a scene examination.

State Highway 8 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

“Police would like to thank the emergency response teams who assisted at the scene, and motorists for their understanding and patience.”

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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