A man has died following reports of a single-vehicle crash in state's south.
Just after 6am on Sunday (25 February 2024), emergency services were called to the intersection of Snowy Mountains Highway and Gadara Road, Tumut, following reports of a single vehicle crash.
On arrival, officers attached to Riverina Police District located a semi-trailer truck, damaged due to a collision into a fence.
It is alleged that a kangaroo jumped in front of the vehicle before the truck was stopped.
The driver of the truck – a 32-year-old man – died at the scene.
A crime scene has been stablished and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident has commenced.
A report will be prepared for the information of Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
