A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state's central west last week.
Just after 12pm on Friday (18 March 2022), emergency services were called to Warrumbungles Way – about 5km from Binnaway – following reports a Toyota Hilux had crashed into a tree.
The driver – a 69-year-old man - was trapped for a short time before he was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, in a critical condition.
Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police have been told the man died on Saturday 19 March 2022.
As inquiries continue, anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage from the area, is urged to contact police.
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.
