Road death as man hits tree in Watson

THE ACT has recorded its second road death for the year following a single-vehicle collision in Watson this morning (February 21).

Police say a 44-year-old man lost control of his VW Passat on Antill Street around 2.45am. The car hit a tree and came to rest in the front yard of a Watson home.

When first responders arrived, the 44-year-old man was dead.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage should call 1800 333000.

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