A man has died in a single-vehicle crash in the state's North West Slopes region.
About 11.25pm yesterday (Thursday 21 May 2026), emergency services were called to the Elcombe Road, Bangheet, approximately 60kms south west of Warialda, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a vehicle had left the road and rolled.
The driver - a man believed to be aged in his 70s - died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
