Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run in state's far north

Sunday, 06 July 2025 11:23:25 AM

A pedestrian has died after a fail to stop crash in the state’s far north this morning.

About 3.30am (Sunday 7 July 2025), emergency services responded to reports a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Raftons Road, Bangalow.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the pedestrian – a man in his 60s – however, he died at the scene.

The vehicle left the location prior to police arrival.

Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District established a crime scene which is being examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam and or mobile phone footage about the incident urged to contact Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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