Investigation underway after fatal crash - Warri

Friday, 08 November 2024 04:26:42 PM

Police have commenced an investigation after a man died in a two-vehicle crash in the state’s south.

About 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday 7 November 2024), emergency services were called to the Kings Highway, Warri, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and found a blue Aurion sedan and a white Volkswagen utility had crashed.

The front passenger of the sedan – a 67-year-old man – sustained head injuries and died at the scene.

The driver of sedan – a 66-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the utility - a 71-year-old woman – was taken to Canberra Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and officers attached to Crash Investigation Unit have commenced an investigation into the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage about this incident is urged to contact 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.

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