Fatal single-vehicle crash near Yass

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Yass yesterday.

Just after 2.20pm (Thursday 1 April 2021), police were called to the Hume Highway at Oolong, about 20km east of Yass, following reports a Toyota Corolla had rolled.

A number of passing motorists stopped to render assistance to the driver, an 86-year-old man.

Following the arrival of emergency services, the man was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.

Officers from The Hume Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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