A woman has died following a crash in the state's west this evening.
About 5pm (Friday 2 October 2026), emergency services were called to Dog Rocks Road, Black Springs – about 24km south of Oberon - following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Chifley Police District were told a car had left the roadway and hit a tree.
NSW Rural Fire Service attended and performed CPR on an occupant of the car prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The woman – believed to be aged in her 20s – could not be revived and died at the scene.
She is yet to be formally identified.
The other occupant of the car – a 24-year-old woman – was treated at the scene for head and chest injuries before being airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information – including CCTV or dashcam vision – is urged to contact Chifley Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the NSW 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.
