There’s been a fatal single vehicle crash at Merriwa overnight.

Just before 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 4 March), emergency services were called to Scone Road about five kilometres north of the town.

Officers found an SUV had veered off the road and crashed into a deep culvert before rolling over and resting on its wheels.

The driver, a 67-year-old woman, was assisted by a passing motorist and an officer who provided CPR.

Despite help from paramedics she couldn’t be saved.

A crime scene’s been established and investigations commenced.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

Scone Road at Merriwa. Credit: Google Maps