Fatal collision – Old Junee, near Wagga Wagga

Police are investigating a fatal collision at Old Junee yesterday afternoon.

About 4.50pm (Wednesday 1 April 2015), emergency services were called to Canola Way at Old Junee, about 8km west of Goldfields Way.

Police have been told a Ford Falcon towing a box trailer and a Mazda utility collided head-on at the location.

The driver of the Ford Falcon, a 61-year-old man, died at the scene.

The 62-year-old male passenger of the Ford Falcon suffered a broken pelvis and a punctured lung and was taken to Wagga Base Hospital in a serious condition.

The 44-year-old male driver of the Mazda utility sustained minor injuries and was also taken to Wagga Base Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.

Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command as well as specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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