Fatal single-vehicle crash near Cooma

Sunday, 14 July 2024 07:19:56 PM

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Cooma this morning.

About 9.30am (Sunday 14 July 2024) officers from Monaro Police District were called to Slacks Creek Road, Coolringdon – about 17km west of Cooma – following reports of a concern for welfare.

On arrival, police located a utility which had left the roadway. Initial inquiries have led police to believe the vehicle rolled a number of times, before coming to a stop.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was located deceased. While he is yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be a man aged in his 40s.

Police have received no other reports of injury.

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

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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