Man dies after being struck on Pacific Highway – Central Coast

A man has died after being hit by two cars on the Central Coast overnight.

Just before 7.30pm (Thursday 20 April 2023), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Kanwal, near Wyong, following reports a pedestrian had been struck.

Despite the efforts of first responders, the man died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified but believed to be aged in his 50s.

The drivers of both vehicles – an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man – were uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established, and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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.

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