Police responding to serious traffic incident at Ripley

Police are investigating a serious traffic incident involving a car and pedestrian at Ripley earlier tonight.

Just after 7.30pm, the male pedestrian and the vehicle collided at the intersection of Ripley Road and Falvey Street.

The male pedestrian has been transported to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries.

Road closures and diversions are currently in place in the local area while the Forensic Crash Unit investigates the incident.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam vision of the area at the time to contact police.

Investigations are ongoing.

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