UPDATE: A 19-year-old man missing after his car was involved in a car crash yesterday south of Cobar has been located safe and well.
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About 11pm on Tuesday, his utility was located in the Yathong State Forest, off Kidman Way near Mount Hope.
About 12.40pm on Wednesday, the man entered a hotel at Mount Hope after walking 30 kilometres through the night.
The man notified family of his arrival who in turn contacted police and emergency services.
The man is currently being assessed by NSW Ambulance Paramedics as a precaution but is reported to be uninjured.
Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
EARLIER: Police are seeking public assistance as they search for a man who is missing after his car was involved in a crash near Cobar on Tuesday.
Ninteen-year-old Zachary Fitzgerald was last seen driving north from Mount Hope, south of Cobar, about lunch time on Tuesday.
About 11pm, his utility was located in the Yathong State Forest, off Kidman Way near Mount Hope.
The vehicle had crashed and rolled, and was significantly damaged. It appears attempts had been made to make repairs, as the car was found jacked up under the bull bar.
There was no sign of Mr Fitzgerald and he has not contacted family or friends.
Police are co-ordinating a search for Mr Fitzgerald, but are also asking for anyone who sees him to contact police.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall with a slim build, red hair and a fair complexion.
Police believe he might have been wearing blue jeans, a fluorescent yellow jacket and a white Akubra hat.
It is unknown if Mr Fitzgerald was injured in the crash but police are concerned for his welfare, particularly as temperatures dropped to two degrees overnight and the area is experiencing heavy rain.
The location is remote.
