A man has died after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in the state's north today.
About 7pm today (Sunday 22 June 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of Cessnock Road and Kilaben Street, Awaba, following reports of a pedestrian had been hit by a white ute.
The pedestrian - a 98-year-old man – died at the scene.
The driver – a 49-year-old man – was taken to John Hunter Hospital for a mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District commenced an investigation into the incident.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident or a dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
