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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Petlee Peter

ACT man dies after car crashes into fallen tree

ACT Police

An 81-year-old man believed to be from Canberra has died after the car he was driving crashed into a fallen tree at Cowra.

NSW police said emergency services were called to the Lachlan Valley Way at Cowra shortly before 3am on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after a car hit a tree that had fallen across the road.

A man believed to be from Canberra has died after a crash near Cowra. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

The area had been hit by a storm on Wednesday night and State Emergency Service (SES) members were working nearby to clear the road when the crash occurred.

The driver who was the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police believe he is from the ACT.

A report for the coroner will be prepared by officers attached to Chifley Police District.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on1800 333 000 or at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated confidentially, police said.

The 81-year-old male driver, believed to be from the ACT, died at the scene after his car hit a tree fallen on the road.
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