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Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a 76-year-old man was killed while crossing the road at the intersection of Woodburn and Wattle streets in Evans Head at 8.20am yesterday, Monday 4 June.

The 46-year-old female driver of the Commodore, the only occupant of the car, stopped the vehicle, went to the man’s aid and called emergency services.

Police and paramedics attended; however, they were unable to revive the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating the incident and ask anyone who may have witnessed it to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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