About 10.20pm (Saturday August 1) a Holden Colorado was travelling north on Lachlan Valley Way when, about 8km south of Boorowa, it left the road and struck a tree.

The driver, a man believed to be in his 40s, died at the scene.

Police from Cootamundra Local Area Command attended and began inquiries.

Lachlan Valley Way was closed in both directions for a number of hours; however, the road has since re-opened.

Inquiries in to the incident continue and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.