Emergency services were quickly on the scene of the accident.
A male motorist has been killed after an object from a caravan travelling in the opposite direction became dislodged and flew through his windscreen.
Police say a 49-year-old man from Canberra – was travelling east bound along Burley Griffin Way, Galong, about 50 kilometres west of Yass yesterday evening – when the object struck him in the head.
The man died prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Three females aged 48, 16 and 13 travelling in the vehicle were uninjured; however, they were taken to Canberra Hospital and treated for shock.
The 32-year-old male driver of the vehicle towing the caravan was not injured. He was taken to Harden Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established which was examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
As investigations continue police are urging anyone with information about the incident – or in possession of any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Yass Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
I commute along the Bruce highway in the Sunshine Coast region regularly and, in the last few months, have seen at least 7 destroyed solar panels on the roadside. It shouldn’t be a case of out of sight, out of mind. Caravanners are not the only ones who drop stuff to be clear. I seen lots of rachet straps, camping gear, life jackets, even tackle boxes strewn along the road side. Simple checking can prevent a tragedy such as this.