Police Release CCTV in Bangalow Fatal Hit-and-Run

by | Aug 27, 2025 | News | 0 comments

Police have released CCTV footage of a black SUV as investigations continue into the death of Bangalow man Paul Campton in a hit-and-run last month.

Mr Campton, 64, was struck and killed while walking along Raftons Road about 3.30am on Sunday, July 6.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and left before police arrived.

Crash Investigation Unit detectives say CCTV shows a black Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series, model year between 2008 and 2012, travelling north along Granuaille Road shortly after the incident.

A Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series, similar to the vehicle police believe is passing the service station, captured on CCTV (main image)

They believe the vehicle may have front-end damage and are appealing directly to the driver, any passengers, or anyone who recognises the SUV to come forward.

“Someone knows this car,” a police spokesperson said.

“We’re asking anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Byron Bay Police or Crime Stoppers immediately.”

A crime scene was established on the night of the crash and has been examined by specialist investigators.

The death has shocked the Bangalow community, with locals calling for answers and justice for Mr Campton’s family.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Rod Bruem

Rod Bruem

Rod Bruem began his career as a cadet journalist at the Lithgow Mercury in 1985 and went on to work in other regional daily newspapers, radio and TV, including time at Australia’s top newsroom at TCN9 Sydney. Bruem has advised Federal independent and LNP Ministers and MPs and spent nearly two decades as a corporate communications adviser to Telstra. Rod moved to the Ballina region in 2014, publishing a national travel magazine and later becoming breakfast host at 101.9 Paradise FM. From 2022 he served a term as councillor on Ballina Shire Council and the Rous County Council before leaving to co-found the Ballina News Daily.

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