Cowra, NSW: Man dies after being found on Mid Western Highway with serious arm injuries

A man has died after he was found by police wandering along a rural highway with serious injuries to his arm.

The 43-year-old was found stumbling along the Mid Western Highway in Cowra, in NSW's central west, just after 10.30pm on Tuesday.

Officers came across him after they were asked to attend a property for a welfare check.

Shortly after they found the man with serious injuries to his arm walking along the highway.

Police attempted to treat him before paramedics were called and he was rushed to Cowra Hospital.

The 43-year-old was unable to be saved, with a critical incident team from NSW Police Central West Police District now investigating.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.