Man dead after Byron Bay police pursuit

Road spikes deployed about 35 kilometres north of Byron Bay at Cudgera Creek burst the tyres of the car.

He continued another five kilometres to Cudgera Creek before stopping.

After he exited the vehicle, he was struck by a passing vehicle

The man died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

The incident will be investigated by police from a separate district.

That investigation will be subject to an independent review and all information will be provided to the coroner, police said.