Man charged with hit-run murder
BYRON Bay police have arrested and charged a man with murder after allegedly running down a cyclist at Mullumbimby on Tuesday.
John Foss, 60, was riding his motorised bicycle south along Coolamon Scenic Dr about 10.30am when police alleged a white van hit the cyclist from behind.
The driver involved in the collision failed to stop at the scene and Mr Foss was found by a passing surf life saver.
The cyclist later died in Mullumbimby Hospital.
About 10am Wednesday, detectives attended a house in Nashua where they arrested a 53-year-old man and seized his white Toyota Hiace van for examination.
The man was taken to Byron Bay Police Station where he was charged with murder and dangerous driving occasioning death.
He has been refused bail to appear in Lismore Local Court today.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with information that could assist police with their inquiries is asked to contact Byron Bay Police or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
