Three deaths in NSW South Coast car crash prompt police Easter traffic warning

The deaths of a woman driver, child and a male passenger at Lake Tabourie on the New South Wales South Coast overnight, was a stark reminder to drive safely over the Easter holiday weekend, police said.

The three were killed when their car hit a tree on the Princes Highway, south of Ulladulla at 4.30am.

A second man, also a passenger, was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.

NSW South Coast Police District commander, Superintendent Greg Moore said while an investigation was underway into the cause of the crash, holidaymakers needed to be aware of the different regional road conditions.

“Police are trying to piece together what happened at the scene here this morning. Obviously a very tragic incident,” he said.

“I take…