Great Western Highway, Hartley | 20 Feb 2012
Police are investigating the cause of a crash in which a man died near Lithgow yesterday.
About 6.35pm (Sunday 19 February 2012), a Mazda sedan was travelling west along the Great Western Highway, Hartley when it crossed to the wrong side of the road and collided with a truck.
A 52-year-old man, the driver and only occupant of the car, suffered extensive injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other driver, a 48-year-old man, was taken to Lithgow Hospital with minor injuries to his shoulders and for mandatory blood and urine tests.
The Great Western Highway was closed in both directions for four hours due to the truck’s fuel tank being ruptured during the crash, causing a large amount of fuel to spill onto the highway.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Lithgow Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
