Wednesday29 May 2024 11:24:02 AM
A man has died following a two-vehicle crash in the state’s far west.
About 8.45am yesterday (Tuesday 28 May 2024)emergency services were called to the Barrier Highwayabout 15km north-east of Broken Hillfollowing reports of a two-vehicle crash.
The driver of a Toyota Prado and two passengers of the D-Max were trapped for a short time before they were extracted and treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The driver of the Toyota Prado – a 75-year-old man – was taken to Broken Hill Base Hospitalwhere he later died.
The two passengersa 61-year-old woman and 74-year-old manand the driver of the Isuzu D-Maxa 61-year-old manwere taken to hospital in stable conditions.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash has commenced.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continueanyone with informationCCTV or dashcam footage in relation to this incident is urged to contact Barrier Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
