Driver dies after single-vehicle crash near Lismore

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s Far North.

About 5.45pm yesterday (Wednesday 7 June 2023), emergency services were called to Rous Road, near Molly Grass Road, at Tregeagle – about 9km southeast of Lismore – following reports an Audi sedan had crashed into a tree.

On arrival, officers from Richmond Police District found the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle – a 48-year-old man – had died at the scene.

A crime scene was established, and investigations commenced into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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