Police are responding to fatal crash near Casino

A man has died following a fatal crash in the state's north yesterday.

About 8.30pm (Friday 19 November 2021), emergency services were called to Carwong Road, Rappville, about 35km south of Casino, after reports of a crash.

Police have been told a Toyota Prado left the roadway and crashed into a tree.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle – a 61-year-old man – was treated at the scene by witnesses and emergency services, however, could not be revived.

Officers from Richmond Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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.

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