Man in critical condition following single-vehicle crash near Yass, NSW

A man remains in a critical condition following a single-vehicle crash near Yass today, NSW Police say.

About 7.30am today, a 40-year-old man was driving a white Mitsubishi Lancer along the Hume Highway, Bowning (about 15km north west of Yass).

Initial inquiries have led police to believe the vehicle left the road and hit a tree.

Witnesses went to the assistance of the driver, before he was treated by Ambulance Paramedics and taken to Canberra Hospital. He remains there in a critical condition.

The man was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Officers from The Hume Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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