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A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Mullumbimby yesterday.

About 1.50pm, Tuesday 5 February 2013, a 57-year-old man was driving a Holden utility north on Coolamon Scene Drive when he lost control of the vehicle.

The Holden left the road and collided with a tree.

Police and other emergency services attended the scene but the driver had died.

An examination of the crash site was conducted and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

 

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