An elderly woman who fell and was struck by a car in a car park at Banora Point on New Year’s Eve has died in hospital.
NSW Police said the 79-year-old woman was seen to fall over before the car hit her in the car park of Club Banora in Leisure Drive just before 9.30pm after a fireworks display at the club.
She was rushed to Tweed Heads Hospital but died a short time later.
The 54-year-old woman driver of the car was taken to hospital for mandatory blood testing.
Tweed police are asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the coroner.