6 January 2025

Police search for mystery woman after man dies in Nowra bush

| Zoe Cartwright
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Police have appealed for any information or dashcam footage after a man with serious head injuries died near this spot near North Nowra. Photo: NSW Police.

Police are appealing for information after a man died outside Nowra last month.

In December 2024, Strike Force Bursteed was established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a 60-year-old man in North Nowra.

A NSW Police spokepserson said about 8:15 pm on Monday 9 December 2024, police were called to a fire trail on a rural property on McMahons Road, North Nowra, west of Rock Hill Road, near a gas pipeline clearing, following reports a man was found unconscious.

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“NSW Ambulance responded, however the man – who suffered serious head injuries – died at the scene,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

“Officers attached to South Coast Police District responded and established a crime scene.

“As inquiries continue, police are appealing for a woman who was seen in the area at the time, who may be able to assist with their inquiries, to come forward.”

Police are also appealing for anyone with dashcam footage who may have been driving along McMahons Road, North Nowra, and surrounding streets at the time, to come forward and contact Nowra Police (02) 4421 9699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Original Article published by Zoe Cartwright on About Regional.

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