Pedestrian critical after hit by van at Coffs Harbour

A woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a van at Coffs Harbour yesterday.

Police have been told a Toyota HiAce was travelling north on Gordon Street when it collided with a pedestrian about 5.35am (Wednesday 9 September 2020).

The 59-year-old woman was treated at the scene before being taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, where she is reported to be in a critical condition.

The driver – a 29-year Boambee man – was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus for mandatory testing.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and have commenced inquiries into the incident.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

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.

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