Police are responding to fatal crash - Wilcannia

A report will be prepared for the Coroner after a fatal crash east of Wilcannia last night.

About 8.30pm (Wednesday 25 September 2019), a Toyota Landcruiser was travelling east on the Barrier Highway about 8km east of Wilcannia when the vehicle left the road and rolled a number of times.

The driver and sole occupant, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Officers from Barrier Police District attended and established a crime scene. The Barrier Highway was closed for several hours, reopening at 4am.

Inquiries continue, any witnesses are urged to contact 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 treated in strict confidence.

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