BY IAN CROUCH
Forensic officers will examine the scene of a fatal crash north of Raymond Terrace early Friday.
A utility left Italia Road at Balickera just before 5.30am and crashed into trees.
Residents of a nearby house located the vehicle and alerted emergency services.
The male driver in his early 20's was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.
Police have set up a crime scene as investigations into the crash continue
A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
