Investigation launched after truck driver rescued from flood water - Wee Waa

Monday, 31 March 2025 12:40:09 PM

Police have commenced an investigation into alleged dangerous driving after a truck driver was pulled from flood water in the state’s west yesterday.

About 5pm (Sunday 30 March 2025), officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of a Prime Mover trapped in flood waters approximately 2 metres deep, on Vera Leap Road, Wee Waa.

With the assistance of the State Emergency Service (SES), the driver, a 71-year-old man, was rescued via boat and return to dry land.

Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.

Chief Inspector Robert Dunn is urging drivers not to drive through flood waters and to use their common sense.

“I am urging motorists not to attempt driving through flood waters during this dangerous time on our state’s roads.

“These waters can move fast and quickly overwhelm vehicles; they can also contain all matter of dangerous debris” C/Insp Dunn said.

“Motorist who do decide to drive through these waters are putting themselves and emergency services at risk and will face consequences for their actions.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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