Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash - Gowang

A woman has died following a two-car crash in the state's west this morning.

About 9.55am (Friday 12 September 2025), emergency services were called to the Newell Highway, Gowang, about 32km south of Coonabarabran, following reports a Volkswagen Golf and a semi-truck had crashed.

The female driver of the Volkswagen was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.

She is yet to be formally identified.

The driver of the truck – a 66-year-old man – was by assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District have established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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.

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