A critical incident investigation has been launched after a woman was injured when she was struck by a vehicle in Sydney's inner west this morning.
About 5.40am (Friday 2 August 2019), emergency services were called to Coronation Parade, near Tangarra Street, Croydon Park, following reports a woman had been struck by a Toyota Hilux.
Police have been told the Hilux was giving way to an approaching police vehicle, when the pedestrian was struck.
An 83-year-old woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The 60-year-old male driver of the Hilux was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A critical incident team from Bankstown Police Area Command will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident.
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.
