NSW police are responding to fatal crash

A woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s north east yesterday.

About 10.15pm (Friday 5 August 2022), emergency services were called to Spring Ridge Road, Spring Ridge, about 60km south of Gunnedah, after reports a motorist had located a crashed Toyota Hilux Utility.

Police believe the vehicle rolled a number of times before coming to a stop.

One of the occupants – a 19-year-old woman – died at the scene.

The second occupant – a 20-year-old man – was assessed at the scene by paramedics and did not require hospitalisation.

Officers from Oxley Police District established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist forensic police, and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who may have information that can assist investigators is urged to contact Gunnedah Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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