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Fatal Collision on Tamarind Dr, Ballina Claims Life of Driver – September 19, 2024

19 September 2024 · Ballina, NSW

Published 19 September 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
19 Sep 2024Thursday
Where
Ballina, NSW
Type
Two-vehicle collision
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 62 years old
Injured
1 person
Investigation
NSW PoliceNSW Police have declared the location a crime scene and are leading the investigation into the circumstances of the fatal collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, a fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on Tamarind Drive in Ballina, New South Wales, claiming the life of a 62-year-old driver. A second vehicle was also involved, with its 18-year-old driver sustaining injuries.

Emergency services attended the scene and worked to extract the 62-year-old driver from his vehicle; however, he could not be revived. NSW Police declared the location a crime scene and commenced a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Tamarind Drive, Ballina, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The exact time of the incident was not specified in available reports.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Hyundai
  • Driver: 62-year-old male (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Honda
  • Driver: 18-year-old (transported to hospital)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 62-year-old male driver of Vehicle 1 (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • 18-year-old driver of Vehicle 2 (transported to Lismore Base Hospital)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene promptly. The 62-year-old driver was extracted from his Hyundai and resuscitation efforts were undertaken; however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 18-year-old driver of the Honda was transported to Lismore Base Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.

Investigation

NSW Police have declared the location a crime scene and are leading the investigation into the circumstances of the fatal collision. Police are appealing for any motorists who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

NSW Police are urging anyone with information about the collision, including witnesses or persons with dashcam footage, to contact them. Members of the public can provide information to NSW Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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