An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hospitalied following a crash at North Sydney this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway just before 6am today (Tuesday 20 January 2026), after reports a pedestrian had been hit by a garbage truck.
Officers from North Shore Police Area Command attended along with NSW Ambulance.
The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was treated and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition.
The truck driver was arrested and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit are examining the scene.
Road closures are in place and traffic will be affected for some time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area - please monitor livetraffic.com for updates.
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.
