A man has died following a crash in the state's Riverina region this morning.
Shortly before 6.30am (Friday 30 October 2026), emergency services were called to Tumbarumba Road, Kyeamba, about 50km south of Wagga Wagga, following reports of a crash.
Officers from Riverina Police District attended and found a truck had hit a tree.
A passenger in the truck – a man aged in his 20s – was trapped before being freed by emergency services.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and treated the man however he died at the scene.
The driver – a 55-year-old man – was arrested and taken to hospital for mandatory testing and further treatment.
A crime scene has been established and will be examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Traffic in the area is affected with Tumbarumba Road affected in both directions. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information including dashcam or mobile phone footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
