Man dies following crash near Cobar, NSW

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man whose truck crashed in the state’s west last night, NSW Police say.

About 7.45pm tomorrow, a south-bound truck carrying heavy mining equipment crossed to the incorrect side of the Kidman Way, south of Cobar, and rolled.

The driver, a 61-year-old man, died at the scene.

Police from Darling River Local Area Command are investigating the cause of the crash and whether fatigue or a medical episode could have contributed.

They are asking anyone with information about the crash who has not yet spoken to police to contact Crime Stoppers.

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