Byron Bay identity Ben Donohoe, 20, has died following a single vehicle crash at Byron Bay last Sunday morning.

According to a police report, about 3.15am a Volvo station wagon was travelling south along Bangalow Road, Byron Bay, when it failed to negotiate a left hand turn, mounted a curb and struck a tree.

As a result the rear seat passenger, Mr Donohoe, was ejected and died at the scene. The driver, a 26-year-old man, and his 24-year-old male front seat passenger, both locals, were taken to Tweed Heads Hospital. One was later transferred to the Gold Coast hospital.

A crime scene was established and inquiries into the cause of the crash will be carried out by officers from the Ballina Crash Investigation Unit.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Byron Bay Police on 6685 9499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Ben Donohoe was a surfer and was involved with the Red Devils rugby league team.