Man Dies After Crash Near Moree

A man has died following a crash in the state’s north west.

About 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 13 November 2024), emergency services were called to Carnarvon Highway, Ashley, about 18km north of Moree, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Officers attached to New England Police Area Command arrived at the scene and found both cars had rolled.

Emergency services rendered first aid but a man died at the scene.

The man is yet to be formally identified, however, is believed to be aged 27.

A passenger inside the car was uninjured and he was taken to Moree Hospital for observation.

The 74-year-old male driver of the other car was also uninjured.

He was taken to Moree Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and officers attached to New England Police District are investigating the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

The Carnarvon Highway Ashley remains closed in both directions.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact New England Police District or 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.

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