Fatal single-vehicle crash near Grafton, NSW

A man has died following a fatal single-vehicle crash in the state’s north.

About 2.20pm yesterday (Thursday 22 July 2021), a Toyota Estima van was located crashed by passing motorists in bushland off Armidale Road, Coutts Crossing, about 20km south of Grafton.

Emergency services responded and found the driver and sole occupant, a 40-year-old man, deceased.

Officer from Coffs/Clarence Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstance surrounding the crash.

Police will prepare a report 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.

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