Fatal crash - Coolongolook, NSW

Police are investigating a fatal crash near Taree this morning, NSW Police say.

Just after 5am (Tuesday 7 November 2017), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway in Coolongolook, following reports of a car on fire.

Witnesses have told police the Hyundai Elantra sedan left the roadway before flipping on its side and catching fire.

Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

The single occupant of the car, believed to be a man, died at the scene.

A brief will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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