Driver fined after water truck rollover in Wuulman

William Davis has been fined for negligent driving and ignoring a major defect notice following a truck rollover at Wuulman, located between Wellington and Gulgong.

On May 24, 2026, Davis was operating a prime mover with a trailer carrying water for a solar farm. While traveling west on Twelve Mile Road at speeds between 75 and 80 km/h, he lost control on a right-hand bend and the vehicle went down a one-metre embankment. Police believe the truck rolled due to the extent of the damage.

Court documents reveal that Davis was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Although he sustained a forehead cut and shoulder bruising, he managed to exit the vehicle before emergency services arrived. A breath test returned a negative result. Investigators noted that both the truck and trailer had been issued a red major grounded defect label, which prohibited the vehicle from being driven after 11:30 am on May 24.