A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on the state’s north coast.
About 11.15am on Friday 23 October 2026, emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway, Fingal Head, following reports an SUV had left the road and crashed into a tree.
The driver – believed to be a 58-year-old man – died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District established a crime scene which was forensically examined by specialist police.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Tweed/Byron police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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