A man has died following a crash in the state’s north.
Shortly before 2pm today (Sunday 27 September 2026), emergency services were called to Newell Highway, near Success Park Road, Moree, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
Officers from New England Police District attended and found a car and truck had collided.
The male driver of the car was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
While yet to be formally identified, the man is believed to be aged in his 80s.
A passenger in the car – a 74-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries before she was taken to Moree Hospital.
The driver of the truck was uninjured and was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
The truck caught alight before Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the crash has commenced.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
