A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state’s north.
About 2.30pm today (Saturday 9 August 2025), emergency services were called to River Street, West Ballina, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended and found a vehicle had crashed into a building.
The driver – a 55-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
State Emergency Services attended and worked to secure the structure of the building which suffered significant damage.
Officers established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A large area of electricity has been turned off as emergency services work to secure the site and motorist are urged to avoid the area.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
