Fatal two-vehicle crash near Penrith

A crime scene has been established following a fatal two-vehicle crash near Penrith this morning.

About 7.30am today (Tuesday 2 November 2021), emergency services were called to The Northern Road, near Spinks Road, Llandilo, following reports a truck and car had collided.

The female driver of the car died at the scene.

The male driver of the truck sustained injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit, established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Northern Road is closed, and local traffic diversions are in place.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and check www.livetraffic.com for updates.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact police immediately.

A report will now 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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