Man hit by car near Taree, NSW

Police are appealing for information after a man was hit by a car near Taree last night, NSW Police say.

Emergency services were called to Wingham Road, Wingham, just after 9pm (Sunday 28 October 2018), following reports a man had been struck by a Landcruiser.

The 30-year-old man was treated at the scene by paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the Landcruiser, a 74-year-old woman, drove a short distance before contacting Triple Zero (000).

Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and are continuing to follow a number of lines of inquiry.

Any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage or other information that may assist the investigation, is urged to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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