Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Mount Barney

A 62-year-old local man has died following a single vehicle crash at Mount Barney this afternoon.

Investigations indicate just before 4pm, the man was travelling on Seidenspinner Rd between Lower Portals Road and Barney Creek Vineyard when the station wagon left the roadway.

The vehicle then collided with a tree causing it to overturn.

The 62-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations continue, with anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage asked to contact police.

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