A teen has died following a crash on the north coast this morning.
Just after midnight (Sunday 1 May 2022), emergency services were called to the northbound lanes on the M1 Motorway, near the intersection of Sexton Hill Drive, Chinderah, after reports a pedestrian had been struck by a car.
Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District attended, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, who rendered aid to a 19-year-old man, who was unable to be revived.
The driver of a Mitsubishi Pajero and the driver of a Toyota Hiace Bus – aged 36 and 52 – were taken to Tweed Heads Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and was examined by specialist police.
Anyone who may have witnesses the incident, or who has dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Tweed Heads Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
