A man has died after a head-on crash about 10km south of Griffith yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Kidman Way, Hanwood, about 3.15pm (Tuesday 24 March 2026), after reports of a crash involving an SUV and a utility.
Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics who treated the driver of SUV; however, he died at the scene.
The driver is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 50s.
The driver of the ute, a 43-year-old man, was treated for serious leg injuries and taken to hospital for further treatment.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding of the crash commenced.
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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
