Lue Rd, Mudgee: Justin Wright dies after horrific car crash

Close friends of a Central West man are paying tribute to the “kindest young man” following his sudden death in a car crash. Here’s the latest.

A 19-year-old man who died in a car crash near Mudgee. Photo: Supplied.

A heartbroken friend of a 19-year-old man tragically killed in a horrific car crash has paid tribute to his “amazing” friend.

Justin Wright, 19, died after his SUV left the road and hit a tree on Lue Rd, 5km from Mudgee, about 8.45pm on May 24.

Emergency services were called to the scene after passing motorists came across the crash scene.

Mr Wright, who was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.

Justin had been described as “amazing” and a “great friend”. Photo: Supplied.

Tributes have been flowing Mr Wright, including a close friend who described him as “amazing” and a “great friend” who loved life and was passionate about scaffolding, poker and golf.

“Justin sadly lost his life on Friday night in a car accident way too soon,” the post read.

Another Facebook post read that “Mudgee poker” had been rocked by the loss of Mr Wright, reading he will be “forever young in our hearts”.

“Kindest young man with an infectious laugh, he was loved and will be sadly missed at the tables by everyone,” the post read.

Orana Mid-Western Police District officers established a crime scene and were assisted by NSW Ambulance paramedics and NSW Rural Fire Service members.

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

A fundraising page has raised $8000 for Mr Wright’s grieving family towards funeral costs.