Police are investigating after a fatal crash near Queanbeyan this evening.
About 8pm (Wednesday 22 September 2021), emergency services were called to the intersection of Hill Lane and Kings Highway, Queanbeyan East, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.
Police have been told that the male pedestrian was walking in the middle of the road in the dark, before being struck from behind by a passing Volkswagen Amarok.
Despite the efforts of police and paramedics, the pedestrian – a 38-year-old Canberra man – died at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle – a 25-year-old Bungendore man – was not physically injured and has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers from Monaro Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information, or dashcam footage from the area, to come forward.
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 . Information is treated in strict confidence.
