Man dies after car and truck collide at Forbes

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash in the state's Central West.

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a car and a truck about 4.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 13 June 2023), at the intersection of the Newell Highway and Wirrinya Road, Forbes.

The 85-year-old male driver of the car died at the scene.

The driver of the truck – a 26-year-old man – was not injured but was taken to Forbes District Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers from Central West Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the matter.

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

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