Single vehicle fatality near Gulgong

Monday, 02 December 2024 07:47:50 PM

A driver has died after a single vehicle crash in state's west this afternoon.

About 2.45pm today (Monday 2 December 2024), emergency services were called to Cope Road, Cope, approximately 12km east of Gulgong, following reports of a single vehicle crash.

On arrival, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command located a Silver Volkswagen ute that had collided with a tree.

The driver - a male believed to be in his 20s - was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics however, he died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident has commenced.

The vehicle was seized for forensic examination.

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

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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