Man dies after single-vehicle truck crash west of Cowra, NSW

A man has died after a single-vehicle truck crash in the state’s Central West yesterday.

About 5.20pm (Saturday 23 March 2019), emergency services were called to the Mid-Western Highway, about 30km west of Grenfell, after reports a truck, carrying a load of gyprock hit a tree and caught fire.

The driver and sole occupant, a 43-year-old Kariong man, died at the scene.

Officers from The Hume Police District established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared 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.

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