A truck driver has died following a crash south of Lismore yesterday.
About 4.15pm on Monday, 29 April, 2024 emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, New Italy, approximately 46km south from Lismore, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended and found a Pantech truck had collided with a car, before rolling over.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the female driver of the car, aged 40, before she was taken to Lismore Base Hospital with minor injuries and shock.
The truck driver – a 39-year-old man – died at the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.
One northbound lane of the Pacific Highway is closed.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact 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.
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