A report will be prepared for the Coroner following a fatal crash near Orange, NSW Police say.
About 1.35am today, a 45-year-old man stopped his Ford 4WD on the side of Henry Parks Road, Manildra, about 55km west of Orange, after reportedly experiencing mechanical difficulties.
Another motorist, a man aged 34, stopped to offer assistance.
Shortly after, an Isuzu tabletop truck allegedly crashed into the stationary Ford, which, in turn, collided with the younger man.
The driver of the Ford, was ejected from the vehicle following the impact.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene, but the driver of the Ford died at the scene.
The 34-year-old man suffered fractures and lacerations. He was taken to Orange Base Hospital in a stable condition.
The 63-year-old truck driver was taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.
Police continue to make inquiries into the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stopers.
