Police are responding to fatal crash - Wentworth Falls

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash in the Blue Mountains today.

Just after 2am (Thursday 19 September 2019), emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway near Pritchard Street, Wentworth Falls, following reports a truck and car collided.

The driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

The male truck driver was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers from Blue Mountains Police Area Command 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.

Traffic diversions are in place and motorists are urged to check www.livetraffic.com for updates prior to travelling.

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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