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UPDATE: Police launch investigation into Kings Highway crash that left one dead and two in hospital

Police have commenced an investigation after a driver died in a two-vehicle crash on the Kings Highway in Warri, between Braidwood and Bungendore.

At about 5:30pm Thursday 7 November, emergency services were called to the Kings Highway, Warri, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and found a blue Aurion sedan and a white Volkswagen ute had crashed.

The front passenger of sedan – a 67-year-old man – sustained head injuries and died at the scene.

The driver of sedan – a 66-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the ute – a 71-year-old woman – was taken to Canberra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A crime scene has been established and officers attached to Crash Investigation Unit have commenced an investigation into the incident. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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