NSW police appeal after truck crash at Parramatta

Police are appealing for public assistance after a truck crash in Sydney’s west overnight.

About 8.30pm (Monday 2 November 2020), emergency services were called to the M4 Motorway, near the Church Street off ramp, Parramatta, following reports a truck had rolled.

Police have been told a dark coloured SUV was travelling east along the Motorway when a mattress being carried on the roof of the vehicle fell into the path of a Pantech truck travelling behind. After hitting the mattress, it’s alleged the wheels of the truck seized and it rolled, trapping the driver and causing his load of fruit and vegetables to spill onto the roadway.

The SUV had left the scene before police arrival.

Emergency services worked to free the male driver, aged 63 before he was treated and taken to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries.

Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to the driver of the SUV who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Anyone with information about the crash – or anyone with dashcam vision – is urged to come forward.

Inquiries are continuing.

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.

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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