Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash - Ballina

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the state's north.

About 2.30pm today (Saturday 9 August 2025), emergency services were called to River Street, West Ballina, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended and found a vehicle had crashed into a building.

The driver – a 55-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

State Emergency Services attended and worked to secure the structure of the building which suffered significant damage.

Officers established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A large area of electricity has been turned off as emergency services work to secure the site and motorist are urged to avoid the area.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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