A pedestrian has died after a collision in the Blue Mountains.
Shortly after 2.30am today (Saturday 1 July 2023), emergency services responded to reports that a truck had collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of the Great Western Highway and Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath.
It is believed the pedestrian died instantly.
The truck driver – a 68-year-old man – was taken to Katoomba Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Blue Mountains Police Area Command have established a crime scene and are awaiting the arrival of specialist police.
The Great Western Highway is closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area. Significant delays are expected for several more hours.
Anyone with information – or any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – about the incident is urged to contact Katoomba Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
