Passenger dies in hospital after crash at Dubbo

A man has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash in the state’s west on the weekend.

Just before 10.15am on Saturday (2 September 2023), emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, Dubbo, after reports a 4WD towing a caravan and a Kia had collided.

Four people from the Kia were taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment and, a passenger was later airlifted to Westmead Hospital for further treatment.

Officers from Orana Mid-Western have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Police have since been notified the passenger from the Kia – a man believed to be in his 60s – died in hospital yesterday (Monday 4 September 2023).

A report will be prepared for the information of 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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