A man has died following a single-vehicle crash near Chinderah today.
About 11am today (Friday, 23 October 2026), emergency services were called to the Pacific Motorway, Chinderah, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District attended and found that a utility had left the roadway before crashing into a tree.
The driver – a man yet to be identified – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information – including CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam vision – is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Motorists are advised to check livetraffic.com for information.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis.
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