A man has died after his ute hit a tree near Burcher, south of Condobolin, yesterday morning Saturday 1 November.

Emergency services were called to Burcher Road, Burcher, shortly before 6am yesterday, when a passing motorist saw the ute had left the road and struck a large gum tree.

The driver, believed to be a 56-year-old local man, had died at the scene.

Officers from Central West Police District have been told the man was last seen driving out of Burcher about midnight.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or call 1800 333 000. 

Information is managed on a confidential basis.

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