Yass: Driver killed after object flies off a caravan and smashes through windscreen of his car
A man has been killed in a freak accident after an object flew off a caravan and struck the car he was driving.
Shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday, emergency services responded to reports of a motorist being struck by an object along Burley Griffin Way, Galong, about 50km west of Yass in NSW.
Officers from the Hume police district were informed that the driver — a 49-year-old man from Canberra —was travelling east-bound when an item from a caravan being towed west bound dislodged and smashed through the windscreen, before striking the man in the head.
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Three females aged 48, 16 and 13 travelling in the vehicle were uninjured, however, they were taken to Canberra Hospital and treated for shock.
The 32-year-old male driver of the vehicle towing the caravan was not injured. He was taken to Harden Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established which was examined by officers from the crash investigation unit.
As investigations continue police are urging anyone with information about the incident – or in possession of any available dashcam/mobile phone footage — to contact Yass police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
