FATAL CRASH: Man Killed Near Nambucca Heads

A man has died following a three-vehicle crash on the state’s mid north coast on Wednesday.

About 8:35am, emergency services were called to Wirrimbi Road at Newee Creek, following reports a Mitsubishi Triton travelling west, and two Holden Rodeos travelling east, collided.

The 69 year old male driver of the Triton was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, however, he died at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

He is yet to be formally identified.

The drivers and sole occupants of both Holden Rodeos, a 27 year old woman and 60 year old man were taken to Port Macquarie Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District attended and established a crime scene.

Police are investigating whether the Triton driver suffered a medical episode prior to the collision.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.