Rosemeadow fatal crash: Appin Road closed after man dies in single-car collision

Emergency services raced to the scene of a single-car crash at Appin Rd, Rosemeadow, but the driver could not be saved.

A major road in southwest Sydney has closed after a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a man.

Emergency services raced to the scene at about 8pm on Wednesday night after reports of the crash on Appin Rd, Rosemeadow.

On arrival, officers attached to Campbelltown Police Area Command had found a car had crashed into a tree.

Appin Rd at Rosemeadow has been closed after a single-vehicle crash. Picture: Annie Lewis

Police, with assistance from an off-duty nurse, commenced CPR on the driver – a 46-year-old man and the sole occupant of the car – until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived; however he could not be revived.

Emergency services are at the scene and the road is expected to be closed for at least four hours. Picture: Annie Lewis

Officers established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Traffic control services closed the road from Kellerman Drive to Armstrong Rd and it was expected to remain shut until at least 2am on Thursday morning.

Drivers trying to get through to Appin were directed to detour via the Hume Highway.

More to come.