Tragedy has again struck on Riverina roads with the death of a woman near Boree Creek the third fatality involving a young driver in as many weeks.
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Twenty-year-old Ella Painting was killed when her car left Strontian Road near Boree Creek and hit a tree about 2.45pm on Sunday.
According to police, Ms Painting was driving her Toyota Corolla west along the road when she lost control on a right-hand bend and crashed into the tree.
The Charles Sturt University student was trapped in the vehicle for some time and died at the scene, despite paramedics' attempts to revive her. No one else was in the car at the time.
CSU vice-chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said the university was "devastated" to hear of Ms Painting's passing. "We extend our deepest sympathies to Ella's family and friends," Professor Vann said.
"We are ensuring our student community have the support they need during this sad time."
Professor Vann described Ms Painting's death as "a tragic start to the commencement of the university calendar for the Charles Sturt community" and urged students to "be safe and support your friends at this time".
Sunday's crash happened just over a week after an accident near Temora claimed the life of 23-year-old Bronson Block.
Mr Block was behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Triton when it left Moroneys Lane and struck a tree about 9.25pm on February 20.
A 19-year-old man who was in the front passenger seat escaped injury and desperately tried to save Mr Block following the crash.
Mr Block - a member of the Temora Kangaroos AFL club - was remembered as a "polite, well-mannered and respectful" young man.
Earlier in February, Urana man Jeremy Martin-Heath was hailed as a "bloody legend" following his death in a crash at Oaklands.
The 20-year-old Billabong Crows footballer was killed when his Toyota Hilux crashed on Clear Hills Road on February 7.
Investigations into Sunday's crash are continuing.
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