A man has died following a crash on the outskirts of Bathurst today.
About 3.10pm (Wednesday 10 December 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of Mid Western Highway and McLennan Close, Robin Hill, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Chifley Police District, Highway Patrol Macquarie Sector, and Police Rescue attended and found a truck and a ute had collided.
As a result of the crash, the truck caught fire, which spread to surrounding paddocks. NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW attended and were able to extinguish the blaze.
The driver of the ute – a 55-year-old man - was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
The driver of the truck – a 52-year-old man – was uninjured in the crash and was taken to Bathurst Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police have declared a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances of 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.
