An 81-year-old man, believed to be from Canberra, died in a crash near Cowra. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A Canberra man died in regional NSW after he crashed into a tree that had fallen across the road on a night of stormy weather.
A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Lachlan Valley Way at Cowra over the incident shortly before 3 am on Thursday (2 July).
The spokesperson said a car had hit a fallen tree that blocked the road.
The 81-year-old driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police believe he is from Canberra.
“The area had been impacted by a storm and SES members were working nearby to clear the road when the crash occurred,” the police spokesperson said.
Police are preparing a report for the coroner.
Original Article published on Region Canberra.
