A man has died after being struck by a car in Sydney's south west last week.
About 7pm on Tuesday 5 August 2025, emergency services were called to Sproule Street, Lakemba, following reports of a crash.
NSW Ambulance paramedic attended and found two pedestrians had been struck by a taxi.
A 91-year-old man was treated at the scene after suffering significant head injuries and taken to Bankstown Hospital in a critical condition.
A 70-year-old woman was treated for minor leg injuries and taken to hospital for further assessment.
The driver – a 73-year-old man – was uninjured.
On Saturday (9 August 2025), police were notified that the 91-year-old man had died.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
