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68-year-old man dies in crash near Taralga NSW

A 68-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Taralga in the NSW Southern Tablelands this week, NSW Police report.

Just before 3pm on Wednesday 4 October, emergency services were called to Taralga Road, Taralga (around 130km north-northeast of Canberra), following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to attached to The Hume Police District were told a Mitsubishi station wagon and truck had collided, causing the vehicle to roll onto its side.

The Mitsubishi driver – a 68-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

The truck driver – a 37-year-old man – was taken to Goulburn Hospital for mandatory testing.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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