Passenger killed in suspected roll-over crash - Black Springs

Police are at the scene of a fatal crash at Black Springs, near Oberon, west of the Blue Mountains.

Officers from the Chifley Police District were called to the scene on Abercrombie Road just after 2pm today (Wednesday 22 May 2019).

Police believe a vehicle towing a trailer rolled over.

A man, believed to be aged between 35 and 40, was thrown from the front passenger seat and died at the scene.

The driver, of a similar age, was airlifted to Orange Base Hospital, suffering minor injuries.

The Crash Investigation Unit is now at the scene, trying to determine the cause of the crash.

A report is also being prepared for 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.

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