Man Dies After Crash - Northern Rivers

A man has died following a crash at Blue Knob, about 30km north of Lismore.

About 7pm yesterday (Thursday 18 December 2025), emergency services were called to Blue Knob Road following reports of a crash.

At the scene, officers located a vehicle that had collided with a tree before catching fire.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the body of a man as located within the vehicle.

While yet to be formally identified, the body is believed to be that of a 27-year-old man.

A crime scene was established and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with dashcam footage or information is 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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