A man has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Sydney's south earlier this week.
About 9.30am Friday (15 May 2026), emergency services were called to the intersection Forest Road and Queen Victoria Street, Bexley, following reports a man had been struck by a car.
Officers attached to St George Police Area Command attended and were told a man believed to be crossing the road was struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian – a 70-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a head injury, before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.
The driver – a 23-year-old man – was taken to St George Hospital for St George Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established and investigations into the circumstances of the crash were commenced.
Today (Sunday 17 May 2026), police were told the 70-year-old had died in hospital.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.
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.
