Woman dies after being hit by van at Pymble

Tuesday, 21 May 2024 07:22:03 AM

An investigation is underway and traffic is significantly impacted after the death of a pedestrian at Pymble a short time ago.

Officers attached to Kuring Gai Police Area Command were called to the Pacific Highway near the Beechworth Road intersection after a woman was struck by a northbound van about 6.20am (Tuesday 21 May 2024).

NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered first aid; however, the woman died at the scene. She has yet to be identified but is believed to be aged in her 60s.

A crime scene has now been established with an investigation underway into the cause.

Traffic is expected to be affected for some hours and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and to monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.

The male driver of the vehicle involved will be undergoing mandatory testing.

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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