Event Brief
NSW coroner clears police over Pacific Motorway death
Filed: May 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: NSW Deputy State Coroner David O'Neil found police acted within reason during a pursuit that led to a death on the Pacific Motorway.
WHO: NSW Deputy State Coroner David O'Neil
WHAT: Coroner absolved police of blame for a pursuit-related death on the Pacific Motorway.
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 2:14 AM ET
WHERE: Pacific Motorway, north of Byron Bay
WHY: The coroner found police acted within reason during the pursuit that led to the man’s death.
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