A pedestrian has died following a crash in the state’s central west today.
Emergency services were called to Bowen Street, Sofala, about 45km north of Bathurst, just after 8am (Saturday 19 August 2023), after reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian, a 68-year-old woman, got out of her vehicle after parking when she was reportedly struck by a Mitsubishi truck.
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers on duty at a nearby festival immediately provided medical assistance, performing CPR.
Officers from Chifley Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, the woman died at the scene.
A crime scene was established and has since been forensically examined.
The truck driver, a 72-year-old man, was taken to Bathurst Base Hospital for mandatory testing.
An investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
