Just after 11.50am today (Saturday, 25 April, 2026), emergency services were called to the intersection of Fawcett Street and Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads, following reports of a child had been hit by a car.
Police were told a 10-year-old boy was riding an e-bike when he was hit by a Ute.
The boy was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital in stable.
The driver – a 23-year-old man – was subjected to a roadside breath test and returned with a negative result.
A crime scene has been established and officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District, with the assistance from Crash Investigation Unit, commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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