A man has died after being hit by a car while riding a scooter in Five Dock tonight.
About 8.45pm (Tuesday 24 September 2019), emergency services were called to the intersection of Spencer Street and William Street in Five Dock, following reports that a car and motorised scooter collided.
The rider, aged in his 30s, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. He died a short time later.
Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene that will be examined by the Metro Crash Investigation Unit.
The male driver of a Toyota Hilux Utility was arrested and will be conveyed to hospital for mandatory testing. He is assisting police with inquiries.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash continue.
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.
