Ballina: Teenager charged with dangerous driving occasioning death of 62-year-old man after two-car collision on Tamarind Dr

A teenage driver has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and other traffic offences following a two-car collision on the north coast which claimed the life of a 62-year-old man.

A crime scene was established at the Ballina crash scene last September as crash experts took over the investigation. (File picture)

A teenage driver has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and other traffic offences following a two-car collision on the north coast last year.

Emergency services were called to Tamarind Dr, Ballina, about 5.45pm on September 18 following reports of a crash between a Honda Accord and a Hyundai i30.

Police removed the 62-year-old Hyundai driver from the wreck but he could not be revived.

The then 18-year-old Honda driver was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for treatment.

A crime scene was established as specialist crash investigators began an investigation into the crash.

The teenager will face Ballina Local Court for the first time in May. (File picture)

Following inquiries, the now 19-year-old driver was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous, negligent driving – occasioning death, negligent driving and driving on or over a continuous line near painted island.

The teenager was given a court attendance notice on Tuesday to appear before Ballina Local Court on May 1.

His licence has been suspended.