Two men have died following separate single-vehicle crashes in the Northern Rivers.

The first occurred at Loadstone, about 33km north of Kyogle, on Monday, 30 December 2024.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District commenced an investigation into the whereabouts of a 49-year-old man from Queensland, who had not made contact with family members since Christmas Day, after visiting a property at Cougal.

About 11.00am yesterday (Tuesday 31 December 2024), police located a Ford Ranger 4WD overturned and partially submerged in a creek on Gradys Creek Road at Loadstone.

Police found the body of a man, believed to be that of the 49-year-old, deceased inside the vehicle.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner regarding the man’s death.

The second fatality occurred about 9.40am (Wednesday, 1 January 2025). Emergency services were called to Main Arm Road, Mullumbimby, following reports a car had crashed into a pole.

The driver and only occupant – a man aged in his 60s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended and established a crime scene.

Inquiries into the incident have commenced, and police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact local police or Crime Stoppers.

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.