A man has died after a minibus and a car collided in New South Wales’ central west overnight.
Emergency services were called Fitzroy Avenue in Cowra about 10.40pm yesterday after a Toyota HiAce Minibus rolled following a collision with a Kia Sorento.
The Kia had also hit a nearby street sign before the driver fled the scene.
Responding officers discovered an 84-year-old male passenger who had been ejected from the minibus.
The man died at the scene.
The driver of the minibus, a 61-year-old woman, and four other passengers suffered minor injuries.
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Of the passengers, three were taken to Cowra Hospital for further treatment.
Following inquiries, police spoke to the owner of the Kia, a 32-year-old man.
He was taken to Cowra Hospital for mandatory testing before he was released pending further investigations.
A crime scene has been established with specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit pictured attending the site this morning.
An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with dashcam footage or information about the crash is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
