NSW police are responding to fatal crash near Griffith

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s south today.

Just after 11am (Wednesday 5 October 2022), emergency services were called to the intersection of Burley Griffin Way and McDonald Road, Bilbul, about 10km east of Griffith, following reports a vehicle struck a telegraph pole.

The male driver died at the scene; he is yet to be formally identified.

Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District have established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

As inquiries continue, anyone who witnessed the crash – or have dashcam footage – is urged to contact Griffith Police on 6969 4299 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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