A driver has suffered serious head injuries after a single-vehicle crash west of Taree.
Emergency services were called to Marchfield Drive, Wingham, about 3.30pm (Saturday 4 January 2020); after a white Toyota Hilux utility crossed to the wrong side of the road, struck the barrier and an embankment before rolling.
The driver, a 25-year-old man from Walcha, suffered severe head injuries after he was thrown from the vehicle.
He was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition. A 24-year-old man, from Cundletown, travelling in the front-passenger seat was taken to Manning Base Hospital.
Two rear-seat passengers were not injured.
The road was closed for four hours to allow police and specialist officers to conduct their investigations; the vehicle has been towed for mechanical examination.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Taree Police or 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.
