A man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Swan Bay, west of Woodburn yesterday.

About 5am yesterday (Friday 1 March 2024), emergency services were called to Reardons Lane, Swan Bay, about 40km south of Lismore, after a member of the public reported a vehicle into a tree.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle – a 57-year-old man – was located deceased at the scene.

Officers from Richmond Police District established a crime scene that was examined by specialist police.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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.