Man dies in single-vehicle crash near Albury, NSW

A man has died in a single-vehicle crash near the NSW-Victoria border region today.

About 7.10pm (Wednesday 17 February 2021), emergency services were called to Burraboi Road, near Wakool, about 250km north-west of Albury, following reports a vehicle had left the road and hit a tree.

Upon arrival, officers from Murray River Police District found the driver deceased.

While the driver is yet to be formally identified, police believe the man is aged in his 50s.

A crime scene has been established and diversions around the accident site are in place while officers from Murray River Police District and specialist officers investigate the circumstances of the crash.

A report outlining the circumstances of the man’s death 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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