Man dies after ATV rolls at Forbes

A man has died after his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rolled on a property at Forbes overnight.

Police have been told the 57-year-old man had left on the ATV to feed livestock on the Hoopers Road property, but when he hadn't returned by 9pm (Saturday 24 August 2019), his partner became concerned.

She began searching the property and, a short time later, found his body pinned under the ATV.

Emergency services were called to the property but the man had died.

Officers from Central West Police District will prepare a report for the information of the NSW 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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