Fatal crash in state's Riverina region, NSW

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Jindera, in the state’s Riverina region, today, NSW Police say.

Emergency services were called to Urana Road, near the intersection of Stoney Park Road, just after 3.30pm (Sunday 1 April 2018), after a Mercedes Benz left the road and crashed into a tree.

The car caught alight after the impact.

The driver, an 84-year-old man, died at the scene.

The passenger, a man also aged 84, was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

Officers from Murray River Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) may be of a point-in-time nature, edited for clarity, style and length. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s).