Sir Patrick Goodman's wife killed in crash

Sir Patrick Goodman.

The wife of high-profile businessman Sir Patrick Goodman had died in a crash in New South Wales.

Hilary, Lady Goodman, 72, died on Sunday when the car her husband was driving crashed in the Southern Highlands, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Sir Patrick was injured in the crash.

Police said a Mercedes Benz crashed into a parked car at Moss Vale and flipped.

Lady Goodman died at the scene, the SMH reported.

Sir Patrick, 86, who is on the New Zealand rich list, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bowral Hospital.

He was discharged to another hospital today, Bowral Hospital told Fairfax Media.

The Goodman family, which controls property here and in Australia, have an estimated worth of just under $1 billion.

Sir Patrick set up Goodman Fielder in the 1970s, but the Goodman Group is now an international property heavyweight.

The family also owns the 2425ha Glen Nevis Station at Lake Wakatipu.