A man has died after he was struck by a car at Tweed Heads yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Leisure Drive, Banora Point, about 12.55pm (Tuesday 19 February 2019), after reports a pedestrian had been hit while attempting to cross the road.
The 86-year-old man was treated at the scene before being taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition but died a short time later.
The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was not injured and was taken to Tweed Heads District Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
