Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man involved in a single-vehicle crash near Alstonville on Monday night.
About 8.30pm on Monday (15 October), a Subaru WRX was travelling west on Rous Road, Rous, when it appears the car left the roadway and collided heavily with a number of posts and fencing. The car started to roll, eventually coming to rest on its roof.
Police and other emergency services attended; however, the man died at the scene.
A crime scene was established and investigations are continuing.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A brief will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.


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