9 July 2026

‘Possible medical episode’ ends in driver crashing car into Wagga house

| By Oliver Jacques
Start the conversation

Paramedics were quick to arrive at the scene. Photo: Julia Gomina.

A “possible medical episode” suffered by a man while driving has resulted in a vehicle crashing into a house near Lake Albert in Wagga on Thursday morning (9 July).

According to a NSW Ambulance spokesperson, a man in his 40s was driving on Kooringal Road when his car veered off course and crashed into the side of a house.

Witnesses said the vehicle ended up about three-quarters of the way through a dwelling near Cochrane Street.

READ ALSO Car rolls onto roof in Wagga crash, woman and girl taken to hospital

The driver was treated for minor injuries before being taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for further assessment.

No other people were injured.

The spokesperson said a possible medical episode suffered by the driver may have caused the crash, but authorities are continuing to investigate.

Free, trusted, local news, direct to your inbox

Keep up-to-date with what's happening around the Riverina by signing up for our free daily newsletter, delivered direct to your inbox.
Loading
By submitting your email address you are agreeing to Region Group's terms and conditions and privacy policy.

Start the conversation

Daily Digest

Want the best Riverina news delivered daily? Every day we package the most popular Riverina stories and send them straight to your inbox. Sign-up now for trusted local news that will never be behind a paywall.

By submitting your email address you are agreeing to Region Group's terms and conditions and privacy policy.