Passenger killed in Riverina truck crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal truck crash that claimed the life of a young man south of Wagga on Friday morning.

Emergency services were called to Tumbarumba Road at Kyeamba, about 50 kilometres south of Wagga, shortly before 6.30am on October 30, following reports of a serious crash.

Officers from Riverina Police District arrived to find a truck had collided with a tree, leaving a male passenger, aged in his 20s, trapped inside the vehicle.

Emergency crews worked to free the man from the wreckage before NSW Ambulance paramedics attempted to save his life.

Despite their efforts, he died at the scene.

The truck’s driver, a 55-year-old man, was arrested and taken to hospital for mandatory testing and further treatment.

A crime scene was established, with specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

The crash has affected traffic in both directions along Tumbarumba Road, with motorists urged to avoid the area.

As investigations continue, police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.