Police have charged a 29 year old man for negligent driving following an alleged crash on the Hume Highway near the Boorowa turn off on Wednesday May 29, 2025.
According to police the man from Tregear was issued with an infringement notice following the single vehicle crash that occurred approximately 12.30pm on Wednesday May 29.
"The man was driving a red Kia Rio hatchback south-west along the Hume Highway near Yass when, near the intersection of Lachlan Way, the vehicle veered into the centre median strip, collided with a road sign, crossed the northbound lane, and came to rest on a nearby embankment," Police said.
"He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and did not report any injuries."
According to police they attended the scene a short time later.
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"The driver, who was travelling from Sydney to Melboure, is alleged to have told police, '[I] only slept two hours last night and I was listening to something on the radio and then this happened. I must have fallen asleep,'" police said.
"His actions were deemed negligent and he was issued an infringement notice for Negligent Driving."
Inspector Dave Cowell from Yass Police Station expressed serious concern over the incident.
"It's incredibly frustrating to see drivers still getting behind the wheel when they know they're not fit to drive," Inspector Cowell said.
"Fatigue is just as dangerous as alcohol or drugs when it comes to impairing your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
"This could have ended far worse, we're lucky no one was killed."
NSW Police continue to urge all motorists to prioritise rest and avoid driving when tired.
"Fatigue related crashes are preventable and pose a serious risk to all road users," police said.
