Lake Illawarra Police are appealing for information after an elderly pedestrian was critically injured in a crash in the state's south yesterday evening.
About 6.50pm (Wednesday 10 December 2025), emergency services were called to Pioneer Drive, Blackbutt, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District attended and found that an elderly man had been hit by a Nissan utility while crossing a driveway.
The man – aged 86 – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the utility – a 17-year-old boy – was uninjured and taken to Shellharbour Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with CCTV, dashcam vision or information about the incident to contact Lake Illawarra Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
