Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash south of Sydney last night.
About 7.30pm (Wednesday 5 October 2022), emergency services were called to Tongarra Road, Albion Park, following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a car.
The 73-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the crash.
The driver of the vehicle – a 35-year-old man – was uninjured and taken to Shellharbour Hospital for mandatory testing.
Inquiries into the incident continue and any witnesses who have not yet come forward are urged to contact Lake Illawarra police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
