A man has died following a crash at Cowper, about 15km north-east of Grafton, earlier today.

About 7am (Tuesday 9 January 2024), emergency services were called to Big River Way, Cowper, following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

At the scene, police found a sedan and truck had collided.

The driver of the sedan died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to aged in his 50s.

The driver of the truck, a 25-year-old man, did not report any injuries to police at the scene.

He has been taken to Grafton Hospital for assessment and mandatory testing.

Police from Coffs/Clarence Police District have declared a crime scene and investigations into the incident are underway.

As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.