Man dies after being hit by a garbage truck, NSW

A man has died after being hit by a garbage truck on the Central Coast, NSW Police say.

About 8am today, a 60-year-old man approached the roadway on Emu Drive, San Remo, when he was hit by a garbage truck. He died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established and Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The driver of the truck, a 53-year-old man, has been taken to hospital for mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

A brief will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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