Woman dies after being struck by car in Carlingford

A woman has died after being hit by a car in Sydney’s north west last night.

About 6pm (Saturday 25 May 2019), emergency services were called to Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, after reports a woman was hit by a Mercedes 4WD.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and treated the 73-year-old woman at the scene.

Despite the efforts of medical staff, the woman’s condition deteriorated, and she died at Westmead Hospital about 7.10pm (Saturday 25 May 2019).

The driver, a 27-year-old man, was uninjured and taken to Ryde Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers from Ryde Police Area Command attended and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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.

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