Man dies after crash – Tweed/Byron

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Stokers Siding, about 8km south of Murwillumbah, early this morning.

About 5.40am today (Monday 30 October 2023), emergency services were called to Smiths Creek Road, Stokers Siding, following reports a car had left the road and crashed into a tree.

The driver died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified, however, is believed to be a 57-year-old man.

Officers attached to Tweed-Byron Police District have established a crime scene which will be forensically examined by specialist police.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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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