Pedestrian dies after crash – Tuggerah Lakes

A pedestrian has died following a crash on the Central Coast.

About 8.55pm yesterday (Wednesday 17 January 2024), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Wadalba, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

The 49-year-old woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital, where she later died.

The driver of the vehicle – a 38-year-old man – was uninjured.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District have commenced an investigation 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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