Man dies after being hit by van in Byron Bay

A MAN has died after being hit by a van in Byron Bay on Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Ewingsdale Road and Banksia Drive about 2.30pm following reports a pedestrian had been struck.

Police said the man, believed to be in his 70s, suffered head injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

He was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition but later died.

 

The driver of the van, a 38-year-old woman, was uninjured and taken to Byron Central Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established, and Tweed/Byron police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The crash has prompted an outpouring of grief across Byron Bay, and reflection on how the community treated the man while he was alive.

The Times has chosen not to publish the man’s name until authorities have formally released it.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.