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Road Fatalities

Fatal crash on Elcombe Road

May 22, 2026

A man has died in a single-vehicle crash on the Elcombe Road between Gravesend and Bingara last night.

At about 11.25pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Elcombe Road, Bangheet, approximately 60kms south-west of Warialda, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a vehicle had left the road and rolled.

The driver – a man believed to be aged in his 70s – died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The fatal accident follows the death of man after a motorcycle crash near Uralla earlier this week.

At about 12.30pm on Monday, May 18, emergency services were called to Thunderbolts Way, Uralla, following reports a motorcycle had left the road and crashed.

Bystanders commenced first aid on the rider – a 70-year-old man – before he was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

However, he died at the scene.

Officers attached to New England Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.

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

Inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is managed on a confidential basis.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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