Man charged following two-vehicle crash near Curlewis

A man has been charged after a woman died following a two-vehicle crash near Curlewis earlier this year.

Emergency services were called to the Kamilaroi Highway, Curlewis, following reports of a two-vehicle crash involving an Iveco truck and a Mitsubishi Triton, around midday, on Sunday, March 24.
The passenger of the Triton – a woman aged 25 – was unable to be revived and died at the scene.

Both the driver of the Iveco and the Triton were taken to Tamworth and Gunnedah Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit, who began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Following inquiries, about 6.10pm on Wednesday, June 24, a 26-year-old man attended Gunnedah Police Station and was issued a future court attendance notice.

He was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death-drive manner dangerous, and negligent driving (occasioning death).

He will appear at Quirindi Local Court on Wednesday, August 21.