A man has died following a fatal two-vehicle crash near the Barrington Tops National Park today.
About 12.50pm (Wednesday 4 May 2022), emergency services were called to The Bucketts Way, Stroud Road – 200m north of Reidsdale Road – following reports a Nissan X-Trail SUV and a truck had collided.
The driver of the SUV – a 63-year-old man – died at the scene.
The driver of the truck – a 31-year-old man – was taken to Taree Base Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Port Stephens-Hunters Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
