Inquiries are ongoing into the fatal pedestrian crash around midday on Friday. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
An elderly man who died after being struck by a vehicle in the heart of Wollongong’s hospital precinct has been identified by police, with investigations into the incident still ongoing.
Emergency services rushed to Staff Street, near Crown Street, in Wollongong on Friday (24 April) after reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car, with paramedics treating an elderly man at the scene before he was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a critical condition.
The man died later that day.
Police were initially unable to formally identify the victim of the crash, who at the time was believed to be in his 80s, and called on the public to assist with information on the man.
He was said to have a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, wearing a red-and-black flannelette shirt and black shoes.
Authorities have now confirmed the identity of the victim and revealed that he was 93-years-old.
The location of the crash was close to a number of health facilities including Wollongong Private and Public Hospitals, as well as day surgery and specialist facilities, which are regularly attended and surrounded by vulnerable community members.
The driver of the car was a 62-year-old man who was taken to Wollongong Hospital for mandatory testing.
Inquiries into the crash are still continuing, with anyone with additional information urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
