A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Ballina this afternoon.

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 that 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.