BREAKING: A tragic accident has left a 33-year-old man dead after a trailer detached from a vehicle collided with his car on the Newell Highway in Tomingley, approximately 38 kilometers south of Narromine. The incident occurred at 6:30 PM on November 21, 2025, prompting immediate response from emergency services.
Authorities from the Orana Mid Western Police District reported that the trailer, which was attached to a Toyota Hilux, broke free and struck the victim’s Toyota Landcruiser. Despite the rapid arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics, the driver of the Landcruiser was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Hilux, a 34-year-old man, was unharmed but taken to the hospital for mandatory testing. He has since been released as investigations continue. A crime scene has been established, with the Crash Investigation Unit actively probing the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.
Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage related to the crash to come forward. Individuals can contact the Orana Mid Western Police District or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
This incident highlights the urgent need for road safety measures, particularly concerning vehicle attachments. The community is left shaken as officials prepare a report for the Coroner, detailing the findings of the ongoing investigation.
Stay tuned as more updates unfold on this tragic story.
