Fatal single-vehicle crash near Casino

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state's north-east.

About 12.50pm yesterday (Sunday 23 June 2019), emergency services were called to the Bruxner Highway, Mummulgum, about 30km west of Casino, after a motorist discovered a Mitsubishi Utility that had crashed into a tree.

Officers from Richmond Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended, and the driver, believed to be a 68-year-old man, was declared deceased at the scene.

An investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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.

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