Road fatality near Yass

Monday, 09 December 2024 02:08:37 AM

A driver has died in the states south.

Shortly before 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday 8 December 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a motorist being struck by an object along Burley Griffin Way, Galong, about 50km west of Yass.

Officers from The Hume Police District were informed that the driver – a 49-year-old man from Canberra – was travelling east bound when an item from a caravan being towed west bound has dislodged, penetrating the windscreen and striking the man in the head.

The man died prior to the arrival of emergency services.

Three females aged 48, 16 and 13 travelling in the vehicle were uninjured; however, they were taken to Canberra Hospital and treated for shock.

The 32-year-old male driver of the vehicle towing the caravan was not injured. He was taken to Harden Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established which was examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.

As investigations continue police are urging anyone with information about the incident – or in possession of any available dashcam/mobile phone footage - to contact Yass Police Station 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.

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