Police call for crash witnesses

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash near Yass yesterday morning.

An 18-year-old man was driving a white BMW sedan south along the Barton Highway in Murrumbateman, about 20km south east of Yass, at about 9.15am.

It’s believed the man lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of Vallencia Drive, and the vehicle left the road, hitting a tree. He sustained multiple injuries and is in critical condition in Canberra Hospital.

He was treated at the scene by an off-duty paramedic who was among the first motorists to offer help. He was taken to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition with serious head injuries.

Yass police are investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.