Ashfield: Truck driver, 61, dies after crash with Mercedes sedan on Liverpool Rd

A 61-year-old truck driver has died after a crash with a Mercedes sedan in Sydney’s inner west.

Police are investigating the fatal crash. Picture: iStock

A truck driver has died following a crash with a car in Sydney’s inner west.

Emergency services were called to Liverpool Rd, Ashfield, about 8am on Tuesday, following reports a truck and a Mercedes sedan had collided.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the truck driver — a 61-year-old man — but he died at the scene.

The driver of the Mercedes — a 30-year-old man — was uninjured and taken to Canterbury Hospital for mandatory testing.

NSW Police said a crime scene had been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash was underway.

“Both vehicles were seized to be forensically examined,” police said in a statement.

“A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.”

Anyone with information, CCTV footage and/or dashcam footage has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.