NSW Police are trying to identify a man killed on the M1 over the weekend. Photo: SCM Jeans.
A man has died after he was hit by a car at Croom over the weekend.
A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the M1 Princes Highway at Croom, about eight kilometres west of Shellharbour, about 11:10 pm on Saturday (6 September), following reports of a crash.
“Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District arrived to find a man had been hit by a car,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.
“The man – believed to be in his 40s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
“He is yet to be formally identified.”
The NSW Police spokesperson said the driver of the car, a 46-year-old man, was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Police established a crime scene and have begun inquiries into the cause of the crash.
As investigations continue, police urge anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact Lake Illawarra Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
