BY PETER HYSLOP
There's been a fatal single vehicle crash at Merriwa overnight.
Just before 6pm yesterday, emergency services were called to Scone Road about five kilometres north of the town.
Officers found an SUV had veered off the road and crashed into a deep culvert before rolling over and resting on its wheels.
The driver, a 67-year-old woman, was assisted by a passing motorist and an officer who provided CPR.
Despite help from paramedics she couldn't be saved.
A crime scene's been established and investigations commenced.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Scone Road at Merriwa. Credit: Google Maps |