Courts & Police
18 February, 2026
Man dies following single vehicle crash near Yass
A man has died following a single vehicle crash near Yass.
A man has died following a single vehicle crash near Yass.
About 7.50am today (Wednesday 18 February 2026), emergency services were called to the Hume Highway, near Illalong Road, Bookham, about 38km south-west of Yass, to reports a car left the roadway and went down an embankment.
Emergency services responded and commenced CPR, before NSW Ambulance paramedics continued treatment.
However, the male driver died at the scene.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District responded and commenced an investigation, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Yass Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Hume Highway is closed at Coolac, with diversions in place.
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