Just before midnight on Sunday, a vehicle was travelling south on Canowindra Road when it left the road, striking a cement culvert and then a tree, before catching alight.

MAP: The accident occurred on Canowindra Road

Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished. The driver, who remains unidentified, died at the scene.

Officers from Chifley Police District are investigating the crash. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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