The family of 64-year-old Paul Campton, who was killed by what police call a fail-to-stop crash at Bangalow last Sunday, have made an emotional appeal for the person involved to give themselves up.

In a recorded video message, Paul's three daughters, Kristy, Marlie and Brianna, and his wife, Janine, fought back tears to make the plea.

"You've already taken our dad away from us, and we're never going to see him again. Please have a heart."

"The police are going to find the driver whenever it may be, it will be better for us if you could just come forward and for yourself, better for us and better for you, if you could just come forward and own up to it, and we would be grateful for this if you could.

(Paul Campton)

About 3.30am (Sunday, 6 July 2025), emergency services responded to reports that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Raftons Road, Bangalow.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the pedestrian; however, he died at the scene. The pedestrian has since been identified as local man, 64-year-old Paul Campton. 

The vehicle left the location prior to police arrival.

Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam and or mobile phone footage about the incident urged to contact 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 managed on a confidential basis.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.