A person has died following a crash in the state’s west.
About 6.10pm today (Wednesday 20 November 2024), emergency services were called to the Castlereagh Highway, Capertee, following reports of a crash between a car and truck.
The driver of the car died prior to the arrival of emergency services. They are yet to be identified.
The 38-year-old male truck driver suffered minor injuries. He has been taken to Orange District Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Chifley Police District have established a crime scene.
Traffic diversions are currently in place as the Castlereagh Highway remains closed in both directions.
The area is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable of time.
As investigations commence police are urging anyone who may have information about the incident – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Lithgow Police Station 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
